October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

Lat: 36.58869°NLon: 118.04939°WElev: 3710.0ft.

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Oct 01:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WNW China Lake CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a steady temperature around 70. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a steady temperature around 70. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WNW China Lake CA
 35.87°N 117.96°W (Elev. 5207 ft)
1:28 am PDT Oct 6, 2026
2am PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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