Desert Hot Springs, California Weather
Desert Hot Springs, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County.
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About Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs rises from the arid floor of the Coachella Valley, a place where the stark beauty of the desert meets the promise of rejuvenation. It lies 9.4 miles north-north-east of Palm Springs, CA (from Palm Springs, CA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-north-east of Garnet. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: jagged mountains, the San Jacinto range, form a dramatic backdrop, their slopes a canvas of muted browns and ochres that catch the sun's fierce gaze. Below, the land flattens into a sandy expanse, dotted with tenacious scrub and the occasional hardy palm, whispering of resilience in the face of extreme conditions. The air itself feels different, carrying a dry, clean scent, and often, at dusk, the sky ignites in a spectacle of fiery oranges and soft purples, a silent, breathtaking display that paints the horizon. This desert oasis, Desert Hot Springs, owes its existence to the very earth beneath it, a source of geothermal waters that have drawn people for generations. Indigenous Cahuilla people were the first to recognize the healing properties of these springs, their ancient connection to the land a deep undercurrent in the region's character. Later, in the mid-20th century, the town bloomed into a haven for those seeking wellness, its mid-century modern architecture reflecting a hopeful, forward-looking spirit. The local economy, while still embracing the allure of its therapeutic waters, has diversified, with a growing appreciation for its unique aesthetic and its proximity to natural wonders like Joshua Tree National Park, drawing visitors who appreciate its quiet, unpretentious charm.
Live animated radar for Desert Hot Springs and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.961124°N, 116.501678°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92240, 92241 |
| Area Code | 714 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Desert Hot Springs, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Desert Hot Springs, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Desert Hot Springs includes coordinates 33.961124°N, 116.501678°W, situated in Riverside County. ZIP code 92240, 92241. Telephone area code: 714. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
