Mojave National Preserve, CA
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 64°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (13 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 64°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (13 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 64°F. Low rain risk (16%). Light wind (13 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is an outdoor-planning page for preserve backcountry, dunes, and volcanic terrain. It has a distinct purpose centered on remote desert roads, limited services, heat, sun, cold nights, wind, and storms, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.
Make the Most of a Mojave National Preserve Day
Start by comparing conditions across Kelso, Kelso Dunes, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, camping, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.
Weather Tips for Mojave National Preserve
- Conditions around preserve backcountry, dunes, and volcanic terrain can differ sharply from nearby towns; remote desert roads, limited services, heat, sun, cold nights, wind, and storms are the main planning variables.
- For camping, confirm overnight lows, wind, precipitation, fire restrictions, campground access, and how quickly shelter or services can be reached.
- Carry abundant water, avoid exposed midday routes in hot weather, and plan for strong sun, wind, cold nights, flash flooding, limited services, and long drives.
- Air quality and wildfire smoke can shift quickly; shorten strenuous plans when visibility or breathing conditions worsen.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page covers preserve backcountry, dunes, and volcanic terrain. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Kelso
- Kelso Dunes
- Cima
- Hole-in-the-Wall
- Mitchell Caverns
- Zzyzx
- Baker
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Mojave National Preserve rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.
7-Day Forecast for Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve Weather by Season
Winter
At Mojave National Preserve, winter usually offers the most comfortable daytime conditions, but nights can be cold and wind can make exposed campsites feel severe. Higher roads and nearby mountains may see snow or ice.
Spring
Around preserve backcountry, dunes, and volcanic terrain, spring begins with strong hiking and camping windows before heat accelerates. Wind, blowing dust, crowded wildflower periods, thunderstorms, and flash-flood-prone roads can complicate remote travel.
Summer
For remote desert roads, limited services, heat, sun, cold nights, wind, and storms, summer heat and sun exposure are extreme, making long hikes and midday outdoor plans poor choices. Remote travel requires abundant water, reliable transportation, shade, and close monitoring for storms, flash floods, and road damage.
Fall
Near Kelso and the surrounding area, early fall remains very hot, while later fall brings better hiking weather and colder nights. Wind, dust, dry lightning, and long distances between services remain important.
Key Climate Data Points
- Warmest months: June through September.
- Coolest months: December and January nights.
- Wettest season: December through February.
- Driest season: May through October.
- Best outdoor window: November through March for hiking, camping, golf, and outdoor events.