Cathedral City Weather

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Cathedral City is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts.

89°
😕
Comfort Score
55(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 4:52 AM PDT

Cathedral City weather at a glance

Cathedral City is a town at 390 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Cathedral City is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts. Notable features include town, coachella-valley, desert, and heat.

Current conditions are 89°F, feeling like 88°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 14 mph, 31% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry with some clouds.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 90°F and an average low of 67°F, with about 10.1 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 1.3 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
89°F
Feels like 88°F
Humidity
20%
Wind
14 mph
NW • Gusts 21 mph
Cloud Cover
31%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature17
Wind40
Night Sky85
Humidity85
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now89°55 (C-)14 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
6am89°36 (F)14 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am90°52 (C-)16 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
8am96°49 (D)16 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am101°64 (C)13 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am105°69 (C)7 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am109°69 (C)1 mph0%☀️ Sunny
12pm112°69 (C)2 mph0%☀️ Sunny
1pm113°68 (C)8 mph0%☀️ Sunny
2pm114°64 (C)12 mph0%☀️ Sunny
3pm114°45 (D)14 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
4pm114°31 (F)16 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Cathedral City hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Cathedral City. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Cathedral City. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

14 mph
Gusts 21 mph
Wind

Coming soon

About the weather maps for Cathedral City

Each preview is centered on Cathedral City, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Cathedral City. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today114° / 89°63 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed🏆 Best110° / 81°71 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu109° / 93°68 (C)5%☀️ Sunny
Fri111° / 95°64 (C)7%☀️ Sunny
Sat110° / 95°65 (C)8%☀️ Sunny
Sun104° / 90°65 (C)6%☀️ Sunny
Mon106° / 93°65 (C)7%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Wed (Comfort score: 71)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
114°Fforecast
10° above normal
Normal: 105°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
0.3"
3% above average
30-yr avg: 0.3"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
12.6 mphlast 28 days
6.3 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 6.3 mph
Comfort Score
7228-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 70
What the Cathedral City climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Cathedral City with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Cathedral City departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-07-01 to 2026-06-30)

81
Avg Comfort
90°
Avg High
66.7°
Avg Low
64%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.1h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain1.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr11 (3%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr2
✨ Perfect Days (80+)469

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April87
85° / 62.5° · ☀️ 11.2h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. January84
71.1° / 50.3° · ☀️ 8.2h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. February84
78.7° / 55.9° · ☀️ 8.6h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. September60
100.5° / 78.1° · ☀️ 10.2h
💧 0.4" · 1 rainy days · 0 foggy days
2. August62
108° / 83.7° · ☀️ 11.2h
💧 0" · 1 rainy days · 0 foggy days
3. July64
109.5° / 83.4° · ☀️ 12.2h
💧 0.1" · 1 rainy days · 0 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 202470112.3° / 86.7°12h0d0.12"1
August 202470107.8° / 84.1°11.4h0d0"0
September 202473103.5° / 79.2°10.3h0d0"9
October 20247995.9° / 71.8°9.9h0d0"18
November 20248975.1° / 52.7°8.1h0d0"30
December 20248876° / 52.5°7.8h0d0"31
January 20258969.2° / 48.3°8.4h0d0"31
February 20258878.4° / 55.7°8.6h0d0.25"27
March 20259076.6° / 55.3°9.8h0d0.09"30
April 20258784.6° / 61.8°11.2h0d0"28
May 20258193.4° / 68.8°11.9h0d0.01"22
June 202572104.2° / 77.1°12.5h0d0.03"6
July 202569106.6° / 80.1°12.4h0d0"2
August 202570108.2° / 83.2°11h0d0.06"2
September 20258097.4° / 76.9°10h0d0.76"14
October 20258789.7° / 67.1°9.7h0d0.08"31
November 20258579.4° / 60°7.3h1d1.03"28
December 20258674.7° / 54.2°7.2h1d0.63"27
January 20268872.8° / 52.1°8.1h1d0.18"30
February 20268778.9° / 56.1°8.5h0d0.13"25
March 20268192.8° / 67.4°10.2h0d0"21
April 20268985.4° / 63.2°11.1h0d0"30
May 20268192.2° / 67.9°12h0d0"21
June 202671102.7° / 76.5°12.5h0d0"5
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

119°F100°F80°F61°F42°FJul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Cathedral City climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Cathedral City, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Cathedral City. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-07-01 to 2026-06-30

How to read the temperature heatmap for Cathedral City

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Cathedral City changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the fog heatmap for Cathedral City

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Cathedral City. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Cathedral City

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Cathedral City through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Cathedral City

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Cathedral City for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the solar radiation heatmap for Cathedral City

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Cathedral City by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
33.8355, -116.4631
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Elevation
390 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#town#coachella-valley#desert#heat
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Cathedral City

What is the weather at Cathedral City right now?

Current conditions at Cathedral City are 89°F, feeling like 88°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 14 mph, 31% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry with some clouds

What temperatures are typical at Cathedral City?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 90°F and an average low of 67°F at Cathedral City. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Cathedral City get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 1.3 inches of precipitation and 11 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Cathedral City. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Cathedral City foggy?

Cathedral City averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 2 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Cathedral City for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2025 (77°F/55°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score), November 2024 (75°F/53°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score), and January 2025 (69°F/48°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Cathedral City?

Cathedral City is a town at 390 feet. Cathedral City is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts. Notable features include town, coachella-valley, desert, and heat.

💡 Local Tip: Greater Los Angeles weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Cathedral City.
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