The weather in August in Joshua Tree

It's hot in August in Joshua Tree with an average temperature of 39°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 36°C to a high of 42°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 27°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Joshua Tree. The average temperature of 39°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Joshua Tree, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 51°C in 2019, Joshua Tree reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 32°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 9,1 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Joshua Tree

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Joshua Tree. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Joshua Tree New York
Average temperature 39°C 30°C
Max. temperature 42°C 31°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 9,1 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 2 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Joshua Tree with hot temps, averaging around 39°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 39°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Joshua Tree is around 40°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Joshua Tree, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Joshua Tree

Temperature in August in Joshua Tree over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Joshua Tree, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Joshua Tree

Total precipitation in August in Joshua Tree over the years

Daily UV index in August in Joshua Tree

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Joshua Tree, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.