Today’s Forecast:
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115°F
Current Temperature
Clear
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 10:14AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA (Expires: July 27, 2026 10:00 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures as hot as
120 and lows through Sunday as warm as the upper 80s to mid 90s
expected.
* WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San
Gorgonio Pass near Banning.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Major to locally Extreme HeatRisk. Elevated
low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 5:41PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA (Expires: July 23, 2026 7:45 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of ozone pollution.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.
* WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Levels
of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on
emissions and air pollution transport.
* WHEN...until 8 PM Monday. The highest ozone levels typically occur
in the afternoon and early-evening hours.
* IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems,
including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
Instructions:
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:
* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:
* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, and grilling
To help minimize outdoor ozone air pollution levels:
* Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment
until evening hours
* Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household
chemicals until the evening
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 5:40PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA (Expires: July 23, 2026 7:45 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of ozone pollution.
Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted
air quality levels.
* WHERE...in the South Coast Air Basin and Coachella Valley. Levels
of ozone pollution can vary by time and location depending on
emissions and air pollution transport.
* WHEN...until 8 PM Monday. The highest ozone levels typically occur
in the afternoon and early-evening hours.
* IMPACTS... Ozone air pollution can cause serious health problems,
including trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and lung damage.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and
those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
Instructions:
To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed:
* When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified
above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health
impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors.
* When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should
avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should
avoid extended or intense outdoor activity.
* When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all
outdoor physical activity.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor:
* Keep windows and doors closed
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in
outside air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
incense, and grilling
To help minimize outdoor ozone air pollution levels:
* Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment
until evening hours
* Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household
chemicals until the evening
This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 114. Heat index values as high as 116. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 93. Heat index values as high as 116. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Friday:Sunny, with a high near 115. Heat index values as high as 117. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Today’s Report:
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 113°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (10 mph). Extreme heat (high near 113°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (113°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
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Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
6/100
Not Recommended for golf. High near 113°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (10 mph). Extreme heat (high near 113°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (113°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Wind: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
6/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 113°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (10 mph). Extreme heat (high near 113°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (113°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Wind: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
6/100
About Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
Palm Springs & Coachella Valley is an outdoor-planning page for Palm Springs through La Quinta and valley preserves. It has a distinct purpose centered on extreme heat, strong sun, wind, golf, events, canyon flooding, and desert travel, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.
Make the Most of a Palm Springs & Coachella Valley Day
Start by comparing conditions across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, golf, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.
Weather Tips for Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
- Conditions around Palm Springs through La Quinta and valley preserves can differ sharply from nearby towns; extreme heat, strong sun, wind, golf, events, canyon flooding, and desert travel are the main planning variables.
- For golf and exposed paths, compare heat, wind, lightning, shade, smoke, and ground conditions before choosing a tee time or longer route.
- 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.
- Crowds and parking can narrow the useful weather window, so arrive early and keep a lower-commitment nearby option.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page covers Palm Springs through La Quinta and valley preserves. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Palm Desert
- Rancho Mirage
- Indian Canyons
- Coachella Valley Preserve
- La Quinta
- Indio
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Palm Springs & Coachella Valley 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 Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
Palm Springs Weather by Season
Winter
At Palm Springs & Coachella Valley, 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 Palm Springs through La Quinta and valley preserves, 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 extreme heat, strong sun, wind, golf, events, canyon flooding, and desert travel, 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 Palm Springs 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.
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