Weather forecast for todayPalm Desert, CA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 8:01 am PDT

  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Dewpoint: 46°F
  • Pressure: 30.13"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Palm Desert, at the moment, the sun is casting warm light across the landscape.
The temperature is a pleasant 71.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 81°F
  • 63°F
AM Showers
AM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 138°
  • Humidity: 24%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 6:52 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:09 pm PDT
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Today, in Palm Desert, expect a few brief rain showers in the morning hours.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated. The forecasted temperature range extends from a high of a moderately hot 80.6°F to a low of an enjoyable 62.6°F.
The high is forecasted to coincide with October's normal of 77.9°F.
Sunrise was at 6:52 am and sunset will be at 6:09 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 17min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 5 pm 81°C.
Coldest hour: 11 pm 70°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 24%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNW 338°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10 am
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 107°
  • Humidity: 28%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 11 am
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 145°
  • Humidity: 24%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 12 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 141°
  • Humidity: 21%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 1 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphESE 111°
  • Humidity: 20%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 93°
  • Humidity: 20%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 131°
  • Humidity: 20%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphESE 119°
  • Humidity: 20%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 21%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 24%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:09 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSE 137°
  • Humidity: 25%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphWNW 301°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNW 326°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNW 332°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNW 319°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, cloudy skies are expected.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 69.8°F and a maximum of 80.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from noon to 5 pm.
Today, expect conditions comparable to October's usual high temperature. The minimum temperature will be also close to October's average low of 59.4°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 15:01:24 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (8:01 am PDT) in Palm Desert is 71.6°F.

Today, a drizzly start with spotty showers is likely.

There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature in Palm Desert will be 80.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 62.6°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Palm Desert, sunrise was at 6:52 am and sunset will be at 6:09 pm (PDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 17min.