Updated October 2026
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Weather by Month
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 101°F and a low of 68°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 56°F and an average low of 30°F. February is the wettest month, with about 0.8 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, 4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
101°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
30°F avg low
Wettest month
Feb
0.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Tule Springs Fossil Beds by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 61°F | 34°F | 0.8 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 68°F | 39°F | 0.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 76°F | 45°F | 0.3 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 85°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 96°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 101°F | 68°F | 0.5 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 100°F | 66°F | 0.3 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 92°F | 58°F | 0.3 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 79°F | 46°F | 0.4 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 66°F | 36°F | 0.3 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 56°F | 30°F | 0.4 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 4.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00262243, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.3 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Tule Springs Fossil Beds is at that time of year.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 56°F in December to 61°F in February, with average lows between 30°F and 34°F. The average low is at or below freezing in December and January. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 38% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 68°F in March to 85°F in May, with average lows between 39°F and 53°F. Together the three months average 1.1 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 101°F in July, between 96°F in June and 100°F in August, with average lows between 61°F and 68°F. The average high is 100°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 0.9 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 92°F in September to 66°F in November, with average lows between 36°F and 58°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 1 inch of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3° C). There are no sources of water or shade at Tule Springs, so it is recommended that you plan your summer visit (May - September) to Tule Springs before the hottest part of the day and exercise caution. Winter temperatures range, on average, from the low 30's F to low 70's F.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Tule Springs Fossil Beds
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 36.39°N, 115.32°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, is also the quietest, with about 0.4× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the busiest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Tule Springs Fossil Beds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, with an average high of 101°F and an average low of 68°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, with an average low of 30°F and an average high of 56°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
February is the wettest month, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.1 inches. The station records about 4.8 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.3 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00262243), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.