City in California

Palm Springs Weather Forecast

Palm Springs weather: 64°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 64°F now🕔 11:42 PM local📅 Best: March, April, May, October, November and December👥 45.000

Summary

Palm Springs is a city in California. Palm Springs is known for Desert resorts and midcentury design. It has a population of about 45.000.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Palm Springs with clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 64°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Palm Springs is March, April, May, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. February, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 108°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Joshua Tree National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort and Coronado Beach.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 9.7°F below the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Palm Springs today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Palm Springs right now

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64°F
Clear · feels like 58°F
Humidity42%
Wind8 mph SW
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure996 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 26 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sunrise6:56 AM
Sunset6:03 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:42 PM, Oct 22 local time.

See the Palm Springs forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

12 AM🌙64°2%6 mph
1 AM🌙63°3%8 mph
2 AM🌙63°4%8 mph
3 AM🌙62°2%6 mph
4 AM🌙61°1%3 mph
5 AM🌙60°1%3 mph
6 AM🌙59°1%6 mph
7 AM☀️60°0%6 mph
8 AM☀️64°0%6 mph
9 AM☀️69°0%1 mph
10 AM☀️74°1%2 mph
11 AM☀️76°1%9 mph
12 PM☀️77°1%12 mph
1 PM☀️79°2%13 mph
2 PM☀️79°3%11 mph
3 PM☀️79°8%9 mph
4 PM☀️78°9%8 mph
5 PM☁️76°11%9 mph
6 PM☁️73°18%4 mph
7 PM☁️70°16%3 mph
8 PM🌙68°8%3 mph
9 PM🌙69°10%8 mph
10 PM🌙66°6%3 mph
11 PM🌙67°2%7 mph

16-day forecast for Palm Springs

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 22☁️ Overcast80° / 64°29%14 mph6
Fri, Oct 23☁️ Overcast79° / 59°18%13 mph5
Sat, Oct 24☁️ Overcast84° / 67°1%10 mph6
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast83° / 71°0%6 mph6
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast83° / 72°0%6 mph6
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast83° / 69°0%9 mph6
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast78° / 64°0%9 mph5
Thu, Oct 29⛅ Partly cloudy75° / 62°2%8 mph5
Fri, Oct 30☀️ Clear sky74° / 61°4%8 mph5
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast74° / 65°24%5 mph4
Sun, Nov 1☁️ Overcast77° / 68°38% · 0,0 in6 mph5
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Drizzle71° / 64°28% · 0,1 in7 mph2
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast79° / 68°19%4 mph5
Wed, Nov 4☀️ Clear sky82° / 71°9%5 mph5
Thu, Nov 5⛅ Partly cloudy84° / 71°10%9 mph5
Fri, Nov 6⛅ Partly cloudy84° / 72°10%6 mph5

Climate in Palm Springs month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January67°47°1,1 in★★★★☆
February72°52°2,8 in★★★★☆
March80°57°0,9 in★★★★★
April84°60°0,0 in★★★★★
May93°67°0,0 in★★★★★
June103°78°0,0 in★★★★☆
July108°83°0,0 in★★★★☆
August107°83°0,1 in★★★★☆
September98°75°0,3 in★★★★☆
October90°65°0,1 in★★★★★
November74°54°0,9 in★★★★☆
December71°52°0,6 in★★★★☆

Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Palm Springs

36
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.55.6 µg/m³
PM1022.4 µg/m³
Ozone45 µg/m³
NO₂7.8 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:56 AM
Sunset6:03 PM
Daylight11h 7m
Solar noon12:29 PM
Golden hour (am)6:56 AM - 7:56 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:03 PM - 6:03 PM
Blue hour (am)6:26 AM - 6:56 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:03 PM - 6:33 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%
Moonrise3:55 PM
Moonset3:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Palm Springs

Go in March, April, May, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★★
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palm Springs?

Palm Springs is a city in California. Its coordinates are 33.8303, -116.5453. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Palm Springs right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 42% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?

March, April, May, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Palm Springs, which has a hot and arid climate. February, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Palm Springs in?

Palm Springs observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:42 PM.

How many people live in Palm Springs?

Palm Springs has a population of approximately 45.000.

What is the nearest airport to Palm Springs?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 85 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 107 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 175 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Palm Springs?

Popular options include Joshua Tree National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort, Coronado Beach, Hollywood Sign and Santa Monica State Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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