Weather on September 12 at Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park
Based on 54 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
September 12th in Joshua Tree National Park (via Palm Springs, CA) typically brings hot fall weather, with average highs around 103°F and lows near 72°F — a 31°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest September 12th was in 1971 (100°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (73°F) — a 27°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 September 12th in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 100°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 104°F | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 91°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 113°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 103°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 104°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 108°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 109°F | 80°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 98°F | 83°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 110°F | 80°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 104°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 100°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 100°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 105°F | 74°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 108°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 108°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 103°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 109°F | 77°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 111°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 104°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 106°F | 73°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 108°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 106°F | 75°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 102°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 105°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 111°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 98°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 105°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 105°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 105°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 115°F | 77°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 103°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 109°F | 67°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 100°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 98°F | 69°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 91°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 98°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 107°F | 77°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 93°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 109°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 98°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 106°F | 77°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 98°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 91°F | 67°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 100°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 104°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 108°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 94°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 120°F | 81°F | 0" | 0" |