Weather on September 15 at Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

CAPacific West4,500 ft elevation
Avg High102°F
Avg Low71°F
Warmest200299°F
Coldest198676°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 15th in Joshua Tree National Park (via Palm Springs, CA) typically brings hot fall weather, with average highs around 102°F and lows near 71°F — a 31°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 15th was in 2002 (99°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (76°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of September 15th dates historically. The last decade has been 2.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for September 15th in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025101°F73°F0"--
202497°F69°F0"--
2023105°F75°F0"--
202297°F71°F0"--
2021108°F73°F0"--
2020110°F76°F0"0"
2019102°F77°F0"0"
2018108°F74°F0"0"
201791°F68°F0"0"
201698°F60°F0"0"
201587°F73°F0.36"0"
2014111°F86°F0"0"
2013109°F80°F0"--
2012103°F75°F0"--
201197°F67°F0"--
2010104°F70°F0"0"
2009100°F66°F0"--
2008108°F81°F0"--
2007105°F70°F0"0"
200694°F67°F0"0"
200595°F61°F0"0"
2004101°F71°F0"0"
2003107°F75°F0"0"
2002110°F89°F0"0"
2001102°F78°F0"0"
2000112°F78°F0"0"
1999103°F71°F0"0"
1998110°F76°F0"0"
1997102°F78°F--0"
199692°F66°F0"0"
1995107°F81°F0"0"
1994101°F67°F0"0"
199394°F67°F0"0"
1992101°F75°F0"0"
199197°F60°F0"0"
1990106°F79°F0"0"
1989104°F66°F0"0"
1988104°F71°F0"0"
198799°F65°F0"0"
198691°F61°F0"0"
1985105°F65°F0"0"
1984110°F76°F0"0"
1983109°F76°F0"0"
198290°F66°F0"0"
1981111°F76°F0"0"
198098°F63°F0"0"
1979105°F73°F0"0"
197894°F62°F0"0"
197797°F64°F0"0"
197693°F70°F0"0"
1975102°F75°F0"0"
1974104°F68°F0"0"
1973101°F62°F0"0"
1972101°F63°F0"0"
1971114°F75°F0"0"

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