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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Palm Springs Desert in February

Palm Springs Desert in February is a mixed month for sun: 50% of days historically clear (n=226, avg high 71°F). The outcome varies year to year — check the early/late split below. Historical average, not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Palm Springs Desert page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late February

Clear-sky percentage for Palm Springs Desert in February, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early February
1st–15th		 47% n=120 71°F
Late February
16th–end		 54% n=106 71°F
Full month average 50% n=226 71°F

Bottom line

Palm Springs Desert in February is genuinely mixed: 50% of days historically clear (n=226), avg high 71°F — roughly even odds. The outcome varies year to year; don't book if you need guaranteed sun.

Every month in Palm Springs Desert

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Palm Springs Desert, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 30% n=248 All destinations →
February ← this page 50% n=226 All destinations →
March 59% n=248 All destinations →
April 94% n=240 All destinations →
May 98% n=248 All destinations →
June 98% n=240 All destinations →
July 99% n=248 All destinations →
August 94% n=248 All destinations →
September 94% n=240 All destinations →
October 95% n=248 All destinations →
November 72% n=240 All destinations →
December 30% n=248 All destinations →

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.