Local weather forecast

Weather in Palm Desert, CA

Updated 2026-08-11 10:45 local time · ZIP codes 92211, 92260

Sunny
Now94°F

Sunny

High / Low112° / 82°
Rain chance17%
Wind2 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 1:37AM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during the evening high tides. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying parking lots, parks, and roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.2 to 7.5 will peak each evening between 7:30PM-10PM due to astronomical high tides.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny94°0% rain
12 PMSunny107°0% rain
1 PMSunny110°0% rain
2 PMSunny110°1% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby109°17% rain
4 PMSunny112°0% rain
5 PMSunny109°0% rain
6 PMSunny108°0% rain
7 PMSunny104°0% rain
8 PMClear95°0% rain
9 PMClear90°0% rain
10 PMDust haze90°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
112° 82°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Dust haze
100° 81°Dust haze
Rain 1%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Dust haze
96° 80°Dust haze
Rain 2%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like93°F
Humidity53%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind2 mph NE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM
Sunset07:36 PM
Moonrise04:20 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 93°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

95°F, 0% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 94°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 17%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Palm Desert weather today

Sunny and 94°F in Palm Desert, CA. Today's high is 112°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Palm Desert

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 07:36 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Dust haze with a high near 100°F and a low near 81°F. The maximum rain chance is 1%.

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