Is it hotter in Phoenix or Palm Springs?
Live in SoCal about 45 minutes from Palm Springs and go there quite a bit. But we choose to vacation in Scottsdale/Phoenix. As far as the heat between the two, here's the deal. As far as actual temps go, Phoenix is going to be hotter.
While not as hot as nearby locations in the Southern California desert such as Death Valley, Palm Springs is one of the hottest cities in the U.S. Just over 100 miles away, the Pacific Ocean helps to moderate Palm Springs' climate, while the San Jacinto Mountains surrounding the city provide both an escape from the ...
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Hottest States 2022.
| State | Average Temperature °F |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 61.1 |
| Arkansas | 61.1 |
| Oklahoma | 60.4 |
| North Carolina | 59.6 |
The hot season lasts for 3.4 months, from June 7 to September 20, with an average daily high temperature above 99°F. The hottest month of the year in Palm Springs is July, with an average high of 106°F and low of 78°F.
The summer high temperatures in Palm Springs are not quite so extreme as other locations in the Sonoran Desert further west; the proximity to the Pacific Ocean limits normal highs to around 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the Palm Springs area, unlike the 120 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures common for a few places ...
Places With Highest Temperatures
The 134 °F reading in Death Valley was declared the world's most extreme high temperature by the World Meteorological Organization in 2012.
| 80 °F 27 °C | 100 °F 38 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| May | 30 | 10 |
| June | 30 | 23 |
| July | 31 | 30 |
| August | 31 | 30 |
Already, Arizona is considered the hottest state in the U.S., and Phoenix the hottest city, with more than 140 days over 100 degrees Fahrenheit last year alone. In Florida, the combination of heat and humidity makes it one of the nation's most dangerous places, according to a recent study.
| Phoenix Period of Record (POR) (1896-2020) | |
|---|---|
| Longest stretch of 110°F or greater days | 18 (12 Jun 1974 - 29 Jun 1974) |
| Top 5 Hottest Days | 1. 122 (26 Jun 1990) 2. 121 (28 Jul 1995) 3. 120 (25 Jun 1990) 4. 119 (20 Jun 2017) 119 (29 Jun 2013) |
Based on these criteria, California has the best weather of all 50 states. Coastal cities in south and central California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Barbara, experience only 20 inches of rain per year and temperatures typically between the low 60s and 85 degrees.
Why is Palm Springs so popular?
A popular resort city for many years, Palm Springs is known for its natural hot springs, hotels, restaurants, golf courses, and sunny weather. It's been a favorite destination for Hollywood stars since the 1930s, and many celebrities maintain homes in the Palm Springs area.
October - December. The back end of the year is (perhaps not so secretly) the best time to visit Palm Springs. It has the preferable average temperatures of January - March (33 degrees in October, 21 degrees by December) but without as much of an influx of tourists and visitors. The best of both worlds, as they say.
Palm Springs in July is super hot which is why you can get a deal on hotels at that time. The mean temp in July is over 100 degrees. The minimum is upper 80s.
Palm Springs is the axis point of affordable California living and full-scale luxury amenities. Anyone doing a big city exodus should really think about how they can have a five-star lifestyle on a low cost budget. The desert has fantastic medical care, golf courses, tennis, and so much more.”
The surrounding mountains create Thermal Belts in the immediate foothills of the Coachella Valley, leading to higher night-time temperatures in the winter months, and lower daytime temps during the summer months.
Warm weather and low humidity make Palm Springs very liveable. Many here are retirees, and the vibe is totally laid back. Shorts, sandals, and flip-flops are the daily get-up here, no doubt. It's so laid back that even businesses like banks have a casual attitude.
On average 354 days in Palm Springs each year are sunny, and the percentage of available sunshine is about 85; not quite a record, as places a little further east such as Yuma in Arizona have even less clouds, and up to 90% sun.
