What’s the climate like in Joshua Tree?
The current climate in Joshua Tree features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Joshua Tree in recent years was 51°C in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 5°C in December 2014.
On average, Joshua Tree gets 195 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Joshua Tree?
The best time to visit Joshua Tree for sunny weather is February through May and September through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Joshua Tree. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Joshua Tree
The climate table of Joshua Tree shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 33 | 19 | 15 | 5,4 | 3,1 | 0,6 | 11 | 9,1 | 15 | 27 | 5,1 | 51 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,3 |
| UV Index | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 39°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in December
- Precipitation*: 195 mm per year, averaging 16 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 0,6 mm in June, 3,1 mm in May and 5,1 mm in November
- Wettest months: 51 mm in December, 33 mm in January and 27 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Joshua Tree
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Joshua Tree, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Joshua Tree
This graph shows how much rainfall Joshua Tree, California, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Joshua Tree
This graph shows how much snow Joshua Tree, California, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Joshua Tree
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Joshua Tree, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Joshua Tree
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Joshua Tree, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Joshua Tree
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Joshua Tree, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Joshua Tree
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Joshua Tree, California, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Joshua Tree by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Joshua Tree. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
