Palmdale weather by month
Average highs run from 60°F in January to 98°F in July, and January nights average 35°F. It gets 7 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are April to May and October.
Best time to visit Palmdale
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F | 35°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| February | 63°F | 37°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 69°F | 42°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 2 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 75°F | 46°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| May | 83°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| June | 92°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| July | 98°F | 68°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 98°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 30 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 93°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| October | 81°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| November | 68°F | 40°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 58°F | 34°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 49°F avg | 7.3 in | 0.0 in | 15 | 118 | 38 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Palmdale, CA (USC00046624), 0.6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Palmdale
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 50m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 28m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (4:41 pm) and the latest around June 28 (8:09 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 53 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 am | 5:04 pm | 10h 06m |
| February | 6:37 am | 5:35 pm | 10h 58m |
| March | 7:02 am | 6:59 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:20 am | 7:24 pm | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:49 am | 7:48 pm | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:39 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 27m |
| July | 5:51 am | 8:05 pm | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:13 am | 7:39 pm | 13h 26m |
| September | 6:35 am | 6:58 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:58 am | 6:17 pm | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:26 am | 4:47 pm | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:52 am | 4:43 pm | 9h 51m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Palmdale with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Palmdale getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Palmdale.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Palmdale?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 98°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Palmdale?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F and highs of 58°F.
What is the rainiest month in Palmdale?
February gets the most precipitation, 1.8 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Palmdale?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Palmdale?
For comfortable weather, April to May and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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