Weather on September 16 at Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park
Based on 53 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 16th 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 53 years of records, the warmest September 16th was in 2014 (96°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (74°F) — a 22°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 16th in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 104°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 98°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 106°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 111°F | 75°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 104°F | 75°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 107°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 97°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 100°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 104°F | 87°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 109°F | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 101°F | 75°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 97°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 103°F | 69°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 101°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 102°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 98°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 96°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 97°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 108°F | 74°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 108°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 104°F | 77°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 110°F | 81°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 102°F | 73°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 108°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 96°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 105°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 101°F | 67°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 102°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 110°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 100°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 101°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 104°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 100°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 96°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 103°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 108°F | 80°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 101°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 109°F | 76°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 108°F | 73°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 102°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 99°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 93°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 103°F | 81°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 105°F | 73°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 101°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 103°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 110°F | 75°F | 0" | 0" |