Updated October 2026
Mojave National Preserve Weather by Month
Mojave National Preserve is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 92°F and a low of 73°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 53°F and an average low of 40°F. February is the wettest month, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 12.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Mojave National Preserve can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
92°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
40°F avg low
Wettest month
Feb
1.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Mojave by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 40°F | 1.3 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 55°F | 41°F | 1.8 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 62°F | 45°F | 1.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 87°F | 69°F | 0.1 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 92°F | 73°F | 1.1 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 91°F | 72°F | 0.6 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 85°F | 68°F | 0.7 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 74°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 62°F | 47°F | 0.5 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 53°F | 40°F | 1.6 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 10.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00045721, 12.6 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.8 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Mojave is at that time of year.
Mojave weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 54°F in all three months, with average lows near 40°F. Together the three months average 4.7 inches of precipitation, about 44% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 62°F in March to 77°F in May, with average lows between 45°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 2.4 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 92°F in July, between 87°F in June and 91°F in August, with average lows between 69°F and 73°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 17% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 85°F in September to 62°F in November, with average lows between 47°F and 68°F. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 17% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Mojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. In winter, freezing temperatures and strong winds can be expected, with rain and snow in the mountains. With enough moisture, spring wildflowers may carpet the desert floor with vivid colors. Summers are hot, and temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit are typical. In summer, adventurers head for the higher elevations such as Mid-Hills and the New York Mountains. The cooler temperatures of fall mark hunting season.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Mojave
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 35.12°N, 115.52°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Mojave National Preserve →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 0.9× the visitors of the park's average month. November is the busiest month of the year and August the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Mojave National Preserve. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Mojave.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Mojave National Preserve, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 73°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 12.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Mojave National Preserve, with an average low of 40°F and an average high of 53°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
February is the wettest month, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.1 inches. The station records about 10.7 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 12.6 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.8 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00045721), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1997–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.