Weather on February 29 at Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park
CAPacific West4,500 ft elevation
Avg High78°F
Avg Low47°F
Warmest201675°F
Coldest197639°F
Based on 14 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
February 29th in Joshua Tree National Park (via Palm Springs, CA) typically brings pleasant winter weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 47°F — a 31°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2016 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (39°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation.
Planning for February 29th in Joshua Tree? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 90°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 84°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 71°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 69°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 82°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 82°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 84°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 55°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 88°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
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