Palmdale (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Palmdale is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Palmdale, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Palmdale sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 142 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Palmdale shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in January, with an average of 29 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Palmdale Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Palmdale offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours daily) and January (7.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Palmdale in the United States of America
During the months of March and April you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 29 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.
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