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Palm Springs Weather Forecast

Palm Springs weather: 96°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 96°F now🕔 4:25 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May, October, November and December👥 45.000

7-day forecast for Palm Springs

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25☀️ Clear sky114° / 89°9%10 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle117° / 92°12% · 0,0 in21 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle111° / 90°6% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle109° / 95°5% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast106° / 90°2%10 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky104° / 88°0%11 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☀️ Clear sky101° / 84°3%11 mph8

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 106° / 90°

Overcast · 2% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☀️ 104° / 88°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 11 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.8
Outdoors8
Beach day8.6
Swimming9.3
Hiking7.1
Running7
Cycling7.3
Camping7.2
Fishing6.3
Photography8.4
Stargazing9.7
Family time8.2
Driving9.3
Flying out9.3

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for Palm Springs

⚠️Extreme Heat Warning · Severe
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 26 at 3:20AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Air Quality Alert · Unknown
Air Quality Alert issued August 24 at 1:34PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 114°F (46°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 117°F (47°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 111°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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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 96°F (36°C) with clear. Humidity is 19% and wind is 5 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 4:25 AM.

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 August 26, 2026 at 4:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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