Palmdale weather
At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Palmdale sits 810 m (2,658 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Palmdale, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 39%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Palmdale weather
Is it raining in Palmdale right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Palmdale this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–22° and lows of 6–13°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Palmdale lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Palmdale?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Palmdale weather by month
When is the best time to visit Palmdale?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Palmdale is Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (57°F) in December to 36°C (96°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Palmdale?
February is the wettest month, with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Palmdale?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Palmdale have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 63 mm (2.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months