Forecast and Conditions for La Quinta, California

Updated: 2:52 PM PDT on May 17, 2008
Observed at Thermal, California
Temperature 105 °F / 41 °C
Humidity 8%
Dew Point 33 °F / 1 °C
Wind SSE at 8 mph / 13 km/h
Pressure 29.87 in / 1011 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 103 °F / 39 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 64 °F / 17 °C
Normal high 95 °F / 35 °C
Normal low 63 °F / 17 °C
Record high 110 °F / 43 °C (1997)
Record low 53 °F / 11 °C (1962)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 19
Sunrise05:42 AM (PDT)
Sunset07:40 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise05:54 PM (PDT)
Moon Set03:58 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:00 PM PDT on May 17, 2008


... Near record breaking heat will continue Sunday...

Strong high pressure aloft will continue to bring near record high
temperatures to many areas again on Sunday. Highs will be near 100
degrees in the valleys and foothills... and near 110 in the lower
deserts. The coolest weather will be in the mountains above 6000
feet and along the immediate coast where highs will be in the mid
70s to mid 80s.

People planning outdoor activities should take into consideration
the very high temperatures and adjust activities accordingly. Avoid
physical exertion during the hottest part of the day. Wear loose
fitting light weight clothing and drink plenty of water. Take
advantage of shade and air conditioning if available. Never leave
people or pets in enclosed automobiles. The hot... dry weather will
also increase the fire weather hazard.

While it will not be quite as hot on Monday... the inland valleys
will still be in the 90s. More cooling is expected through mid week
as the high aloft is replaced by low pressure and onshore flow
increases.

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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