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 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

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 55 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 1.27" of rain. The last decade has been 1.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for September 13th in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
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°F1.27"--
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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