Palm Springs, CA weather in August
Expect very hot, dry weather in Palm Springs in August, with highs near 108°F and lows near 80°F. Rain falls on about 1 day. It is one of the warmest months in Palm Springs. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 108°F
- Normal low
- 80°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 7
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 109°F | 106°F |
| Normal low | 81°F | 78°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:58 am / 7:46 pm | 6:19 am / 7:13 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am79°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am95°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon103°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm105°Fdew point 55°F
- 6 pm99°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 pm91°Fdew point 57°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (26 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 90% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 6%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more31 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more7 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 0.2 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 112°F
- Coolest August2014: average high 104°F
- Wettest August2017: 0.9 in
- Driest August1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading121°F (August 5, 2019)
- Lowest reading64°F (August 29, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 109°F | 108°F | 102°F |
| Normal low | 79°F | 80°F | 74°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA182 mi · high 116°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Menifee, CA35 mi · high 97°F · 1 wet day
How Palm Springs ranks in August
- Normal high2nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 60 in California
- Wet days48th driest of 378
- Comfortable days268th most of 341
What to pack for Palm Springs in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 108°F and about 7 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 108°F but nights near 80°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 897 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palm Springs in August?
The normal high is 108°F and the normal low is 80°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 121°F (August 5, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in August?
About 1 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (0.9 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Palm Springs?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palm Springs (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 31 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Palm Springs Rgnl Airport (USW00093138), 2.3 mi E of the city center, 421 ft (58 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Palm Springs (USC00046635), 2.0 mi E of the city center, 425 ft (54 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (USW00003104), 26 mi ESE of the city center, -118 ft (597 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Desert Resorts Rgnl Arpt (747187-03104), 26 mi ESE of the city center, -118 ft (597 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.