Palmdale, United States experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Palmdale, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Palmdale, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.7/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 24°C / 12°C
Feels Like 22°C / 10°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 32 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 44%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
36°C
July
Avg Low20°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
5°C
January
Avg High14°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
1days
June
Avg High32°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
April (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:41
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:08
Live conditions—
Palmdale on the map · live conditions
Palmdale, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Palmdale
- Population
- 158.4K
- Elevation
- 810 m
- Coordinates
- 34.58°, -118.12°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 5°C . Feb: 16°C / 5°C . Mar: 18°C / 6°C . Apr: 23°C / 10°C . May: 27°C / 12°C . Jun: 32°C / 17°C . Jul: 36°C / 20°C . Aug: 35°C / 20°C . Sep: 32°C / 18°C . Oct: 26°C / 14°C . Nov: 20°C / 9°C . Dec: 15°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 66 mm. Feb: 62 mm. Mar: 68 mm. Apr: 19 mm. May: 12 mm. Jun: 6 mm. Jul: 8 mm. Aug: 22 mm. Sep: 17 mm. Oct: 13 mm. Nov: 29 mm. Dec: 61 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 57%. Feb: 51%. Mar: 58%. Apr: 45%. May: 46%. Jun: 38%. Jul: 34%. Aug: 35%. Sep: 40%. Oct: 37%. Nov: 41%. Dec: 51%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 17 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 35°C | Jul · 36°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 3°C | Jan · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 122 mm | Mar · 68 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 18 km/h | Apr · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 1°C | 6days (66 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 57% Moderate | 3.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 5°C | 13°C / 2°C | 6days (62 mm) Good | 9.2h Good | 51% Moderate | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 6°C | 15°C / 4°C | 9days (68 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 6.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 23°C / 10°C | 21°C / 7°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 27°C / 12°C | 25°C / 10°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 12.8h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 32°C / 17°C | 31°C / 15°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 36°C / 20°C | 35°C / 19°C | 3days (8 mm) Excellent | 13.3h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 35°C / 20°C | 35°C / 20°C | 3days (22 mm) Excellent | 12.3h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 32°C / 18°C | 30°C / 17°C | 4days (17 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 26°C / 14°C | 24°C / 11°C | 2days (13 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 9°C | 16°C / 6°C | 3days (29 mm) Excellent | 9h Good | 41% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 15°C / 6°C | 12°C / 2°C | 6days (61 mm) Good | 7.9h Good | 51% Moderate | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Palmdale are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Palmdale, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Palmdale is July, with average daytime highs of 36°C (96°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Palmdale is January, with average overnight lows of 5°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Palmdale is March, averaging 68mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Palmdale receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Palmdale.
The least favorable months to visit Palmdale are January, February, March, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Palmdale is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Palmdale is 44%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Palmdale receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Palmdale are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Palmdale averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 31%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Palmdale is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Palmdale has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Palmdale ranges from 10°C (50°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Palmdale. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Palmdale, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 32°C (90°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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