Palm Springs, CA
California · Records since 1922–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1933
+11° from 109° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1932
-21° from 80° normalAll-Time Records — Palm Springs
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 120°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 2 | 117°F | August 11, 1994 |
| 3 | 117°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 116°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 5 | 115°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 6 | 114°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 7 | 114°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 8 | 113°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 9 | 113°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 10 | 113°F | August 11, 1972 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 59°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 2 | 61°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 4 | 63°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 5 | 64°F | August 11, 1936 |
Heat Wave Summary — Palm Springs
threshold: 114°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date134 of 219 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1922–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Palm Springs
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 1, 1995 – Aug 10, 1995 | 10 | 118°F (Aug 3) | 115°F | 82°F |
| 2 | Jul 14, 2023 – Jul 22, 2023 | 9 | 120°F (Jul 21) | 117°F | 87°F |
| 3 | Jul 4, 2024 – Jul 11, 2024 | 8 | 124°F (Jul 5) | 118°F | 86°F |
| 4 | Jun 28, 1972 – Jul 5, 1972 | 8 | 119°F (Jul 4) | 116°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Jun 15, 2008 – Jun 22, 2008 | 8 | 117°F (Jun 20) | 115°F | 80°F |
| 6 | Jul 8, 1958 – Jul 14, 1958 | 7 | 121°F (Jul 11) | 118°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Aug 13, 2020 – Aug 19, 2020 | 7 | 120°F (Aug 14) | 115°F | 89°F |
| 8 | Jun 23, 1974 – Jun 29, 1974 | 7 | 119°F (Jun 27) | 117°F | 78°F |
| 9 | Aug 26, 2017 – Sep 1, 2017 | 7 | 117°F (Aug 27) | 115°F | 88°F |
| 10 | Jul 3, 1940 – Jul 9, 1940 | 7 | 116°F (Jul 5) | 115°F | 73°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
10th-warmest month on record
8th-warmest July of 91 on record
+2.7° vs. 93.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 117°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year).
Average July Temperature by Year
1922–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 100.0°F |
| 2 | 2023 | 98.5°F |
| 3 | 2021 | 97.6°F |
| 4 | 2018 | 97.4°F |
| 5 | 2006 | 97.2°F |
| 6 | 2017 | 96.8°F |
| 7 | 2022 | 96.1°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 96.1°F |
| 9 | 2009 | 95.9°F |
| 10 | 2020 | 95.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 100.0°F |
| 2 | July 2023 | 98.5°F |
| 3 | July 2021 | 97.6°F |
| 4 | July 2018 | 97.4°F |
| 5 | August 2020 | 97.3°F |
| 6 | July 2006 | 97.2°F |
| 7 | August 2022 | 96.9°F |
| 8 | July 2017 | 96.8°F |
| 9 | July 2022 | 96.1°F |
| 10 | August 2018 | 96.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs, CA | 96.1°F | 8th of 91 |
| Riverside, CA | 81.2°F | 11th of 118 |
| Ramona, CA | 74.8°F | 8th of 47 |
| Escondido, CA | 79.7°F | 2nd of 123 |
| El Cajon, CA | 77.1°F | 8th of 111 |