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Weather on May 12

Palmdale, CA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
50°F
Warmest
1996
73°F avg
Coldest
1998
35°F avg

About This Date

May 12th in Palmdale, CA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 50°F. Over 40 years of records, the warmest May 12th was in 1996 (73°F average), while the coldest was 1998 (35°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 12th in Palmdale, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202686°53°70°
202562°42°52°
202474°57°65°
202376°54°65°
202269°40°54°
202178°62°70°
202052°41°46°
201973°53°63°
201854°42°48°
201765°43°54°
201677°62°70°
201561°45°53°
201471°47°59°
201380°65°72°
201277°58°67°
201171°54°62°
201067°42°54°
200977°54°65°
200855°43°49°
200771°50°61°
200684°58°71°
200569°48°59°
200467°42°54°
200370°52°61°
200277°51°64°
200170°52°61°
200066°43°54°
199976°53°64°
1998coldest38°32°35°
199780°61°71°
1996warmest83°63°73°
199556°39°48°
199471°52°61°
199368°47°57°
199274°52°63°
199171°47°59°
199064°42°53°
198954°36°45°
198771°57°64°
198662°51°56°
40 years of data from MILL CREEK (ANF) CALIFORNIA

Palmdale, CA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Palmdale, CA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Palmdale, CA

Most pleasant months in Palmdale, CA: April, May, June, October.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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