Weather on September 23 at Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

CAPacific West4,500 ft elevation
Avg High100°F
Avg Low70°F
Warmest199295°F
Coldest198669°F

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 23rd in Joshua Tree National Park (via Palm Springs, CA) typically brings hot fall weather, with average highs around 100°F and lows near 70°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest September 23rd was in 1992 (95°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (69°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 4% of September 23rd dates historically, with the wettest September 23rd recording 0.71" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for September 23rd in Joshua Tree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025104°F69°F0"--
2024109°F79°F0"--
202398°F73°F0"--
2022102°F77°F0"--
2021103°F78°F0"--
2020107°F73°F0"0"
2019101°F74°F0"0"
2018107°F80°F0"0"
201787°F62°F0"0"
201688°F63°F0"0"
2015100°F75°F0"0"
2014105°F73°F0"0"
201397°F66°F0"--
2012107°F79°F0"0"
2011107°F80°F0"--
2010107°F63°F0"0"
2009103°F72°F0"--
2008100°F73°F0"0"
200783°F57°F0"0"
200695°F69°F0"0"
2005103°F71°F0"0"
200498°F63°F0"0"
2003111°F79°F0"0"
2002112°F79°F0"0"
2001107°F72°F0"0"
200089°F67°F0"0"
199994°F74°F0"0"
199890°F63°F0"0"
1997102°F71°F0"0"
1995101°F73°F0"0"
1994101°F73°F0"0"
199396°F62°F0"0"
1992112°F79°F0"0"
1991103°F72°F0"0"
199094°F67°F0"0"
1989103°F72°F0"0"
198893°F62°F0"0"
198793°F72°F0.03"0"
198680°F58°F0"0"
198597°F68°F0"0"
198495°F64°F0"0"
198396°F74°F0"0"
1982103°F70°F0"0"
198197°F70°F0"0"
1980105°F67°F0"0"
1979103°F71°F0"0"
1978107°F70°F0"0"
197793°F55°F0"0"
197694°F70°F0.71"0"
1975103°F68°F0"0"
1974102°F74°F0"0"
197389°F59°F0"0"
1972100°F61°F0"0"
1971101°F68°F0"0"

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