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

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

Lat: 36.46222°NLon: 116.86361°WElev: -193.0ft.

NA

86°F

30°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 06 Oct 03:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Death Valley Junction CA

Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 03:19am until October 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 03:19am until October 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Windy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Breezy.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Death Valley Junction CA
 36.21°N 116.6°W (Elev. 4029 ft)
2:32 am PDT Oct 6, 2026
3am PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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