Weather on August 31 at Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

CAPacific West4,500 ft elevation
Avg High107°F
Avg Low77°F
Warmest2017104°F
Coldest199280°F

Based on 55 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

August 31st in Joshua Tree National Park (via Palm Springs, CA) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 107°F and lows near 77°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 31st was in 2017 (104°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (80°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 31st in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025115°F82°F0"--
2024113°F83°F0"--
2023111°F85°F0"--
2022115°F89°F0"--
2021107°F81°F0"--
2020104°F82°F0"0"
2019111°F80°F0"0"
2018107°F75°F0"0"
2017114°F93°F0"0"
2016109°F82°F0"0"
2015107°F79°F0"0"
2014111°F80°F0"0"
2013104°F84°F0"--
2012100°F77°F0"0"
2011111°F74°F0"--
201097°F66°F0"0"
2009110°F79°F0"0"
200896°F78°F0"0"
2007112°F89°F0"--
2006104°F79°F0"0"
2005111°F75°F0"0"
2004111°F79°F0"0"
2003107°F81°F0"0"
2002109°F81°F0"0"
2001104°F73°F0"0"
200095°F68°F0"0"
1999102°F67°F0"--
1998113°F92°F0"0"
1997102°F78°F0"0"
1996109°F83°F0"0"
1995112°F81°F0"0"
1994109°F74°F0"0"
1993102°F73°F0"0"
199296°F65°F0"0"
1991111°F75°F0"0"
1990107°F75°F0"0"
1989104°F65°F0"0"
1988110°F80°F0"0"
1987111°F82°F0"0"
1986103°F70°F0"0"
1985110°F84°F0"0"
1984115°F81°F0"0"
1983109°F75°F0"0"
1982108°F73°F0"0"
1981109°F72°F0"0"
198098°F68°F0"0"
1979102°F66°F0"0"
1978109°F68°F0"0"
1977102°F72°F0"0"
1976111°F81°F0"0"
1975109°F71°F0"0"
1974108°F74°F0"0"
1973105°F61°F0"0"
1972106°F75°F0"0"
1971106°F62°F0"0"

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