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Palm Springs Weather Forecast

Palm Springs weather: 90°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 90°F now🕔 8:25 PM local📅 Best: March, April, May, October, November and December👥 45.000

Risk assessment for Palm Springs

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind1.7

Peak gusts of 12 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding0

Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Palm Springs

⚠️Fri, Oct 2: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Oct 3: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Oct 4: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

16-day forecast for Palm Springs

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 2☀️ Clear sky103° / 78°0%7 mph7
Sat, Oct 3☀️ Clear sky101° / 80°1%8 mph7
Sun, Oct 4☀️ Clear sky102° / 80°0%8 mph7
Mon, Oct 5☀️ Clear sky98° / 86°0%7 mph7
Tue, Oct 6☀️ Clear sky101° / 87°0%6 mph7
Wed, Oct 7☀️ Clear sky102° / 89°0%6 mph7
Thu, Oct 8☀️ Clear sky104° / 90°0%14 mph7
Fri, Oct 9☁️ Overcast101° / 90°1%8 mph6
Sat, Oct 10☁️ Overcast99° / 88°1%11 mph7
Sun, Oct 11☀️ Clear sky100° / 85°4%10 mph7
Mon, Oct 12☀️ Clear sky98° / 81°7%10 mph6
Tue, Oct 13☀️ Clear sky97° / 81°7%10 mph6
Wed, Oct 14☀️ Clear sky97° / 83°5%7 mph6
Thu, Oct 15☀️ Clear sky104° / 87°3%7 mph6
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky105° / 89°3%8 mph6
Sat, Oct 17☀️ Clear sky100° / 88°3%5 mph6

What this means for Palm Springs

Compared with normal

Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 103°F is 13.9°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.

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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 90°F (32°C) with clear. Humidity is 19% and wind is 2 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 8:25 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 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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