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Current conditions at

CW2285 Thousand Palms (C2285)

Lat: 33.824°NLon: 116.39633°WElev: 273.16ft.

NA

110°F

43°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed ESE 7 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index119°F (48°C)
Last update 09 Aug 05:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Palm Desert CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 05:36pm until August 9, 08:00pm
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 05:36pm until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 85 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 108. Heat index values as high as 116. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 108 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 83 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 105. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 105 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 105.

    High: 105 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 103.

    High: 103 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 85. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 108. Heat index values as high as 116. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 105. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 105.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 103.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 103.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 104.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 105.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palm Desert CA
 33.74°N 116.37°W (Elev. 180 ft)
Last Update:
12:20 pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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