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Weather on September 13 at Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

CAPacific West4,500 ft elevation
Avg High103°F
Avg Low72°F
Warmest197198°F
Coldest198774°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

September 13th 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 56 years of records, the warmest September 13th was in 1971 (98°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (74°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of September 13th dates historically, with the wettest September 13th recording 0.5" of rain. 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 13th in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2026105°F81°F0"--
2025101°F69°F0"--
2024102°F70°F0"--
2023101°F71°F0"--
202297°F78°F0"--
2021112°F79°F0"--
2020105°F68°F0"0"
2019109°F79°F0"0"
2018107°F72°F0"0"
2017103°F77°F0"0"
201686°F64°F0"0"
2015107°F81°F0"0"
2014110°F87°F0"0"
2013106°F74°F0"--
2012107°F80°F0"0"
201197°F71°F0.5"--
2010108°F71°F0"--
2009100°F73°F0"--
2008102°F70°F0"--
2007107°F79°F0"0"
2006104°F76°F0"0"
200590°F59°F0"--
2004107°F73°F0"0"
2003109°F77°F0"0"
2002108°F75°F0"0"
2001105°F69°F0"0"
2000110°F79°F0"0"
1999107°F82°F0"0"
1998105°F77°F0"0"
1997102°F69°F0"0"
1996102°F68°F0"0"
1995113°F81°F0"0"
199497°F63°F0"0"
199399°F67°F0"0"
1992102°F70°F0"0"
1991100°F69°F0"0"
1990106°F75°F0"0"
1989101°F70°F0"0"
198896°F65°F0"0"
198788°F61°F0"0"
198694°F66°F0"0"
198598°F59°F0"0"
1984108°F71°F0"0"
1983103°F77°F0"0"
198292°F66°F0"0"
1981106°F71°F0"0"
198098°F67°F0"0"
1979106°F77°F0"0"
197897°F65°F0"0"
1977100°F68°F0"0"
197699°F70°F0"0"
1975100°F70°F0"0"
1974103°F65°F0"0"
1973103°F69°F0"0"
197299°F61°F0"0"
1971115°F82°F0"0"

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