Desert Hot Springs Weather

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Desert Hot Springs is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts.

89°
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Comfort Score
56(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM PDT

Desert Hot Springs weather at a glance

Desert Hot Springs is a town at 1,138 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Desert Hot Springs 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 86°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 20 mph, 1% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and windy and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 86°F and an average low of 65°F, with about 10.1 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 2.4 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
89°F
Feels like 86°F
Humidity
20%
Wind
20 mph
NW • Gusts 33 mph
Cloud Cover
1%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature29
Wind15
Stars Visible100
Humidity85
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now89°57 (C-)23 mph0%☀️ Sunny
5am89°56 (C-)19 mph0%☀️ Sunny
6am88°59 (C-)13 mph0%☀️ Sunny
7am89°67 (C)11 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
8am95°50 (C-)7 mph0% Partly Cloudy
9am100°69 (C)6 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am104°67 (C)11 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am106°63 (C)13 mph0%☀️ Sunny
12pm108°64 (C)12 mph0%☀️ Sunny
1pm109°52 (C-)16 mph0%☀️ Sunny
2pm109°48 (D)17 mph0%☀️ Sunny
3pm109°49 (D)19 mph0%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
How to read the Desert Hot Springs hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs. 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

20 mph
Gusts 33 mph
Wind

Coming soon

About the weather maps for Desert Hot Springs

Each preview is centered on Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today109° / 88°48 (D)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed107° / 80°68 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best107° / 84°71 (B-)2%☀️ Sunny
Fri109° / 84°69 (C)5%☀️ Sunny
Sat108° / 85°68 (C)7%☀️ Sunny
Sun103° / 84°71 (B-)4%☀️ Sunny
Mon105° / 84°68 (C)7%☀️ Sunny

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

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
109°Fforecast
8° above normal
Normal: 101°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
0.8"
31% below average
30-yr avg: 1.2"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
18.9 mphlast 28 days
5.4 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 13.4 mph
Comfort Score
7328-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 73
What the Desert Hot Springs climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs 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)

82
Avg Comfort
85.8°
Avg High
64.6°
Avg Low
67%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.1h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain2.4"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr14 (4%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr2
✨ Perfect Days (80+)492

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April94
79.7° / 59.3° · ☀️ 11.1h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. March87
79.7° / 59.6° · ☀️ 10h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. January84
67.7° / 49° · ☀️ 8.2h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. August62
103.9° / 80.3° · ☀️ 11.2h
💧 0.1" · 1 rainy days · 0 foggy days
2. September63
96.4° / 75.1° · ☀️ 10.1h
💧 0.1" · 2 rainy days · 0 foggy days
3. July64
105.3° / 80.4° · ☀️ 12.3h
💧 0" · 1 rainy days · 0 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 202468108.7° / 83.7°12.1h0d0.03"1
August 202471103.7° / 80.3°11.4h0d0"3
September 20247698.9° / 76.8°10.2h0d0"10
October 20248192.2° / 70.2°9.9h0d0"18
November 20248771.6° / 52.3°8h0d0"30
December 20248773.3° / 52.6°7.8h0d0"30
January 20258665.9° / 46.5°8.4h0d0"29
February 20258573.4° / 53.9°8.5h0d0.89"24
March 20258871.2° / 52.8°9.8h0d0.66"28
April 20258779.5° / 58.8°11.2h0d0.01"30
May 20258388.5° / 65.5°11.6h0d0.02"23
June 20257499.4° / 74.6°12.6h0d0.01"11
July 202569101.9° / 77.1°12.5h0d0"4
August 202570104.2° / 80.3°11h0d0.14"3
September 20258493.8° / 73.3°9.9h0d0.2"22
October 20258886° / 64.8°9.8h0d0.14"31
November 20258576° / 58.8°7.4h1d1.36"26
December 20258672° / 54.4°7.1h1d0.93"28
January 20268769.4° / 51.5°7.9h1d0.09"29
February 20268674.4° / 55.8°8.4h0d0.73"22
March 20268488.2° / 66.4°10.2h0d0"24
April 20268779.8° / 59.7°11h0d0.01"28
May 20268587.1° / 64.7°12h0d0"27
June 20267497.5° / 74.1°12.6h0d0"11
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

115°F96°F78°F59°F40°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 Desert Hot Springs climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Desert Hot Springs 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
33.9576, -116.5423
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Elevation
1138 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 Desert Hot Springs

What is the weather at Desert Hot Springs right now?

Current conditions at Desert Hot Springs are 89°F, feeling like 86°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 20 mph, 1% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and windy and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Desert Hot Springs?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 86°F and an average low of 65°F at Desert Hot Springs. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Desert Hot Springs get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 2.4 inches of precipitation and 14 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Desert Hot Springs. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Desert Hot Springs foggy?

Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2025 (71°F/53°F average high/low and a 88 comfort score), October 2025 (86°F/65°F average high/low and a 88 comfort score), and November 2024 (72°F/52°F average high/low and a 87 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Desert Hot Springs?

Desert Hot Springs is a town at 1,138 feet. Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs.
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