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Palm Desert weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
91°
Overcast
Feels 98° · Wind 5 mph · Humidity 55%
AmericanNOAA GFS
88°
Overcast
Feels 88° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 40%
EuropeanECMWF
83°
Partly cloudy
Feels 88° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 58%

Latest for Palm Desert: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 91° Overcast · American (NOAA GFS): 88° Overcast · European (ECMWF): 83° Partly cloudy.

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NWS, American, European side by side around Palm Desert and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Palm Desert, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 112°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 50°F), with roughly 9 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Palm Desert right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Palm Desert climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
64°
50°
Feb
66°
50°
Mar
71°
53°
Apr
86°
62°
May
93°
67°
Jun
102°
75°
Jul
112°
87°
Aug
106°
83°
Sep
100°
77°
Oct
92°
70°
Nov
75°
56°
Dec
72°
56°

Which forecast is most accurate in Palm Desert?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
93±0.7°F95±1.6 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
85
/100rank #2
78±2.2°F89±3.4 mph8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Palm Desert today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Palm Desert today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Palm Desert today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Palm Desert and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Palm Desert?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Palm Desert (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the American at 85. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Palm Desert?
July is typically the warmest month in Palm Desert, with average highs around 112°F.
How cold does Palm Desert get?
The coldest month in Palm Desert is January, when overnight lows average about 50°F.
How much rain does Palm Desert get?
Palm Desert sees roughly 9 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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