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Weather on October 8 at Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

CAPacific West4,500 ft elevation
Avg High96°F
Avg Low66°F
Warmest202693°F
Coldest197369°F

Based on 56 years of data from Palm Springs, CA

Elevation Note: Joshua Tree sits at 4,500 ft. Expect temperatures 16°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Palm Springs, CA at a lower elevation.

Planning Your Visit

October 8th in Joshua Tree National Park (via Palm Springs, CA) typically brings hot fall weather, with average highs around 96°F and lows near 66°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest October 8th was in 2026 (93°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (69°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of October 8th dates historically. The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for October 8th in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2026109°F77°F0"--
202595°F69°F0"--
2024109°F76°F0"--
2023105°F74°F0"--
202295°F77°F0"--
202183°F66°F0.02"--
202096°F66°F0"0"
2019102°F65°F0"0"
201889°F63°F0"0"
201797°F66°F0"0"
201697°F68°F0"0"
2015102°F75°F0"0"
201492°F68°F0"0"
201390°F59°F0"--
201295°F69°F0"--
201188°F58°F0"0"
201090°F57°F0"0"
200988°F54°F0"--
2008101°F69°F0"0"
200790°F60°F0"0"
200691°F63°F0"0"
200597°F64°F0"0"
2004102°F72°F0"0"
200398°F69°F0"0"
2002104°F71°F0"0"
200191°F68°F0"0"
200094°F64°F0"0"
199998°F67°F0"0"
199895°F61°F0"0"
199782°F57°F0"0"
1996109°F71°F0"0"
199593°F61°F0"0"
199495°F62°F0"0"
199388°F61°F0"0"
199296°F62°F0"0"
1991108°F72°F0"0"
199089°F63°F0"0"
1989101°F66°F0"0"
1988104°F68°F0"0"
1987100°F64°F0"0"
198693°F66°F0"0"
198582°F61°F0"0"
1984104°F68°F0"0"
198388°F65°F0"0"
198290°F58°F0"0"
198192°F61°F0"0"
1980108°F73°F0"0"
197999°F64°F0"0"
1978103°F70°F0"0"
197793°F68°F0"0"
197697°F62°F0"0"
197588°F59°F0"0"
197492°F68°F0"0"
197381°F57°F0"0"
197288°F62°F0"0"
1971104°F65°F0"0"

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