Forecast and Conditions for Desert Hot Springs, California

Updated: 2:42 PM PDT on May 17, 2008
Observed at Dillon Estates, Desert Hot Springs, California
Temperature 111.9 °F / 44.4 °C
Humidity 10%
Dew Point 43 °F / 6 °C
Wind SSE at 4.0 mph / 6.4 km/h
Pressure 30.06 in / 1017.8 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Partly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds (FEW) : 25000 ft / 7620 m
Yesterday's Maximum 102 °F / 38 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 74 °F / 23 °C
Normal high 95 °F / 35 °C
Normal low 63 °F / 17 °C
Record high 111 °F / 43 °C (1970)
Record low 46 °F / 7 °C (1962)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 23
Sunrise05:42 AM (PDT)
Sunset07:42 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise05:55 PM (PDT)
Moon Set03:58 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:30 PM PDT on May 16, 2008


... Record breaking heat this weekend...

Strong high pressure aloft will build over Southern California this
weekend with record highs likely in many areas. Highs will soar
above 100 in the valleys and foothills... and exceed 110 in the lower
deserts. The coolest weather will be in the mountains above 6000
feet where highs will be in the 70s and 80s. The immediate coast may
also see some relief from afternoon sea breezes and a very shallow
marine layer.

People with outdoor activities this weekend should prepare for the
unseasonably hot weather. With afternoon temperatures in the inland
areas ranging from 95 to 105 degrees and humidities in the
teens... dehydration is a real threat. Regular water Intake will help
you stay hydrated. Wear loose fitting light weight clothing... and
take advantage of shade and air conditioning.

High temperatures forecast for Saturday and Sunday

Beaches... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .70 to 80
coastal zones... ... ... ... ... ... ... .80 (coast) to 95 (inland)
inland valleys... ... ... ... ... ... ... 95 to 105
mountains below 6000 feet... ... ... .85 to 95
mountains above 6000 feet... ... ... .75 to 85
upper deserts... ... ... ... ... ... ... .93 to 103
lower deserts... ... ... ... ... ... ... .103 to 113

On Monday it will remain hot and dry in the inland
valleys... mountains and deserts. However... increasing onshore flow
will bring slight cooling to the coastal zones.

On Tuesday and Wednesday a trough of low pressure will bring cooler
weather to all areas.

Forecast as of 2:30 PM PDT on May 17, 2008

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 69 to 74. Light winds.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 104 to 109. Light winds.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 72 to 77. Light winds. Near Banning pass...winds northwest 15 mph in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs 103 to 108. Light winds. Near Banning pass...light winds becoming northwest 15 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 71 to 77. Winds northwest 15 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 101 to 106.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 68 to 73.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 95 to 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 73.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 88 to 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs 86 to 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs 86 to 91.
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