Black Rock Canyon Weather

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Black Rock Canyon is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts.

78°
😊
Comfort Score
88(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated August 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM PDT

Black Rock Canyon weather at a glance

Black Rock Canyon is a park at 4,029 feet in Greater Los Angeles. Black Rock Canyon is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts. Notable features include park, coachella-valley, desert, and heat.

Current conditions are 78°F, feeling like 78°F, with 18% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 73°F and an average low of 55°F, with about 10.1 hours of sunshine per day and 0.1 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 3.3 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
78°F
Feels like 78°F
Humidity
18%
Wind
8 mph
NW • Gusts 10 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature81
Wind75
Stars Visible100
Humidity75
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now78°88 (A-)10 mph0%☀️ Sunny
5am78°88 (A-)9 mph0%☀️ Sunny
6am77°82 (B)8 mph0% Partly Cloudy
7am78°86 (A-)4 mph0% Partly Cloudy
8am83°82 (B)6 mph0%☀️ Sunny
9am88°74 (B-)3 mph0%☀️ Sunny
10am92°69 (C)4 mph0%☀️ Sunny
11am93°64 (C)11 mph0%☀️ Sunny
12pm94°64 (C)11 mph0%☀️ Sunny
1pm95°64 (C)14 mph0%☀️ Sunny
2pm96°64 (C)14 mph1%☀️ Sunny
3pm96°52 (C-)15 mph1%☀️ Sunny
How to read the Black Rock Canyon hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Black Rock Canyon. 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 Black Rock Canyon. 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

8 mph
Gusts 10 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Black Rock Canyon

Each preview is centered on Black Rock Canyon, 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 Black Rock Canyon. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today96° / 77°70 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed94° / 79°73 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best96° / 73°75 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Fri98° / 73°75 (B)5%☀️ Sunny
Sat97° / 76°72 (B-)6%☀️ Sunny
Sun91° / 74°75 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Mon93° / 74°74 (B-)6%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 75)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
96°Fforecast
8° above normal
Normal: 88°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.0"
30% below average
30-yr avg: 1.4"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
14.9 mphlast 28 days
1.2 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 13.7 mph
Comfort Score
8828-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Black Rock Canyon climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Black Rock Canyon 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 Black Rock Canyon 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)

86
Avg Comfort
73°
Avg High
55.2°
Avg Low
86%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.1h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.1h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain3.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr13 (4%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr4
✨ Perfect Days (80+)626

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. April94
67.2° / 48.4° · ☀️ 11.3h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May93
75.8° / 56° · ☀️ 11.7h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. October89
75.7° / 57.6° · ☀️ 9.8h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. January67
53.9° / 38.9° · ☀️ 8.3h
💧 0.1" · 1 rainy days · 1 foggy days
2. December73
60.2° / 44.4° · ☀️ 7.6h
💧 0.8" · 2 rainy days · 1 foggy days
3. November73
61.1° / 45.4° · ☀️ 7.7h
💧 0.7" · 3 rainy days · 1 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
July 20248396° / 76.4°12.3h0d0.01"24
August 20248990.2° / 71.1°11.6h0d0"31
September 20248985.9° / 66.7°10.1h0d0.04"29
October 20248879° / 60.9°9.9h0d0"30
November 20248258.5° / 41.9°8h0d0"22
December 20248460.3° / 43.6°7.8h0d0"25
January 20257652.3° / 36.8°8.3h1d0.04"13
February 20258260.5° / 44.8°8.5h1d1.09"23
March 20258359.5° / 42.6°10.1h1d0.59"25
April 20258867.4° / 48.4°11.3h0d0.01"26
May 20258976.2° / 56.5°11.5h0d0.19"30
June 20258986.7° / 67.1°12.5h0d0.01"28
July 20258789.2° / 69.7°12.6h0d0"29
August 20258691° / 71.5°11h0d0.05"29
September 20259080.8° / 63.1°9.7h0d0.81"28
October 20259372.4° / 54.2°9.8h0d0.07"30
November 20258163.7° / 48.9°7.4h2d1.4"22
December 20258160° / 45.1°7.4h1d1.52"23
January 20268055.5° / 40.9°8.2h1d0.11"21
February 20268361.1° / 44.4°8.7h0d0.87"23
March 20268974.5° / 56.2°10.5h0d0"29
April 20269067° / 48.2°11.3h0d0"27
May 20269175.5° / 55.4°12h0d0"31
June 20268886.2° / 67.2°12.7h0d0"28
Last updated: 7/24/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

102°F84°F66°F49°F31°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 Black Rock Canyon climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Black Rock Canyon, 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 Black Rock Canyon. 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 Black Rock Canyon

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Black Rock Canyon 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 Black Rock Canyon

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Black Rock Canyon. 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 Black Rock Canyon

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Black Rock Canyon 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 Black Rock Canyon

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Black Rock Canyon 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 Black Rock Canyon

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Black Rock Canyon 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
34.0731, -116.3900
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Elevation
4029 ft
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Type
Park
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Tags
#park#coachella-valley#desert#heat
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Black Rock Canyon

What is the weather at Black Rock Canyon right now?

Current conditions at Black Rock Canyon are 78°F, feeling like 78°F, with 18% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Black Rock Canyon?

The location-specific record for 2024-07-01 through 2026-06-30 shows an average daily high of 73°F and an average low of 55°F at Black Rock Canyon. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Black Rock Canyon get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 3.3 inches of precipitation and 13 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Black Rock Canyon. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Black Rock Canyon foggy?

Black Rock Canyon averages about 0.1 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 4 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 Black Rock Canyon for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are October 2025 (72°F/54°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), May 2026 (76°F/55°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), and September 2025 (81°F/63°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Black Rock Canyon?

Black Rock Canyon is a park at 4,029 feet. Black Rock Canyon is a Coachella Valley destination for comparing Coachella Valley heat, wind, dryness, and nearby mountain contrasts. Notable features include park, 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 Black Rock Canyon.
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