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Palm Springs Weather Forecast

Palm Springs weather: 85°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 85°F now🕔 11:47 PM local📅 Best: March, April, May, October, November and December👥 45.000

Will it rain in Palm Springs?

No - rain is unlikely in Palm Springs today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,0 in).

16-day forecast for Palm Springs

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 4☀️ Clear sky102° / 79°2%7 mph7
Mon, Oct 5☀️ Clear sky102° / 83°2%7 mph7
Tue, Oct 6☀️ Clear sky103° / 79°0%7 mph7
Wed, Oct 7☀️ Clear sky103° / 89°0%8 mph7
Thu, Oct 8☀️ Clear sky104° / 89°0%9 mph7
Fri, Oct 9☀️ Clear sky103° / 89°0%9 mph7
Sat, Oct 10⛅ Partly cloudy100° / 88°4%10 mph6
Sun, Oct 11☀️ Clear sky98° / 81°10%13 mph6
Mon, Oct 12☀️ Clear sky89° / 74°14%11 mph6
Tue, Oct 13☀️ Clear sky88° / 71°6%9 mph6
Wed, Oct 14☀️ Clear sky87° / 74°6%6 mph6
Thu, Oct 15☀️ Clear sky90° / 74°1%6 mph6
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky96° / 80°0%8 mph6
Sat, Oct 17☀️ Clear sky98° / 83°0%11 mph6
Sun, Oct 18☀️ Clear sky96° / 83°0%7 mph6
Mon, Oct 19☀️ Clear sky96° / 83°6%9 mph6

What this means for Palm Springs

Compared with normal

Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 102°F is 12.8°F above the 90°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 71°F.

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.

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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 85°F (30°C) with clear. Humidity is 20% and wind is 3 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 11:47 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 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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