Desert Hot Springs weather in July
In July, Desert Hot Springs sees average daytime highs of 94°F and overnight lows near 70°F, with 0.2 in of rain across 1.3 wet days and about 14 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 94°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 80% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Desert Hot Springs's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Desert Hot Springs's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 94°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 70°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.2 in
- 1.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 4:50 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.86 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Desert Hot Springs is city in Riverside County, California, United States.
- Density
- 463/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1963
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 94°F through the month.
A typical July day in Desert Hot Springs reaches about 94°F in the afternoon and slips back to 70°F overnight — a 24°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 88°F and 100°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 5°F warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Avg low (°F) | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 68 |
| 2 | 94 | 68 |
| 3 | 94 | 69 |
| 4 | 94 | 69 |
| 5 | 94 | 69 |
| 6 | 94 | 69 |
| 7 | 94 | 69 |
| 8 | 94 | 70 |
| 9 | 94 | 70 |
| 10 | 94 | 70 |
| 11 | 94 | 70 |
| 12 | 94 | 70 |
| 13 | 94 | 70 |
| 14 | 94 | 70 |
| 15 | 94 | 70 |
| 16 | 94 | 71 |
| 17 | 94 | 71 |
| 18 | 94 | 71 |
| 19 | 95 | 71 |
| 20 | 95 | 71 |
| 21 | 95 | 71 |
| 22 | 95 | 71 |
| 23 | 95 | 71 |
| 24 | 95 | 71 |
| 25 | 95 | 71 |
| 26 | 95 | 71 |
| 27 | 95 | 71 |
| 28 | 95 | 71 |
| 29 | 95 | 71 |
| 30 | 95 | 71 |
| 31 | 95 | 71 |
How July really feels in Desert Hot Springs
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Desert Hot Springs weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° / 40° | 1.3 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 10 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 60° / 41° | 1.5 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 10.7 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 66° / 45° | 0.7 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 72° / 49° | 0.3 | 2 | 0.1 | 12.8 | 8.5 |
| May | 80° / 56° | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 13.7 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 89° / 64° | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0 | 14.2 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 94° / 70° | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0 | 14 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 94° / 70° | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0 | 13.3 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 88° / 65° | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 77° / 55° | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Nov | 66° / 45° | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 7.7 |
| Dec | 58° / 39° | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 9.8 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 80% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 10%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 90 | 10 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 |
| 18 | 90 | 10 |
| 19 | 89 | 11 |
| 20 | 89 | 11 |
| 21 | 89 | 11 |
| 22 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 89 | 11 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 |
| 25 | 88 | 12 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 |
| 28 | 88 | 12 |
| 29 | 88 | 12 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 |
| 31 | 89 | 11 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Desert Hot Springs gets around 0.2 in of rain over 1.3 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 86% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 94 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | 94 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 4 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 6 | 90 | 7 | 3 |
| 7 | 90 | 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 89 | 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 89 | 8 | 3 |
| 10 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 11 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 12 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 13 | 87 | 10 | 3 |
| 14 | 87 | 10 | 3 |
| 15 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 16 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 17 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 18 | 85 | 12 | 3 |
| 19 | 85 | 12 | 3 |
| 20 | 84 | 13 | 3 |
| 21 | 84 | 13 | 3 |
| 22 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 23 | 82 | 14 | 4 |
| 24 | 82 | 14 | 4 |
| 25 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 26 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 27 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 28 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 29 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 30 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 31 | 82 | 14 | 4 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:42 AM to 5:00 AM, and sunset from 6:56 PM to 6:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 4:42 | 6:56 |
| 2 | 14.2 | 4:43 | 6:56 |
| 3 | 14.2 | 4:43 | 6:56 |
| 4 | 14.2 | 4:44 | 6:56 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 4:44 | 6:56 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 4:44 | 6:56 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 4:45 | 6:56 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 4:45 | 6:56 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 4:46 | 6:56 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 4:46 | 6:55 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 4:47 | 6:55 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 4:48 | 6:55 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 4:48 | 6:54 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 4:49 | 6:54 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 4:49 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 4:50 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 14.0 | 4:51 | 6:53 |
| 18 | 14.0 | 4:51 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 4:52 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 4:52 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 4:53 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 4:54 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 4:54 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 4:55 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 4:56 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 4:57 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 13.8 | 4:57 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 4:58 | 6:46 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 4:59 | 6:46 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 4:59 | 6:45 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.86 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.17 kWh/m² to a high of 8.6 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.86 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.5 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Desert Hot Springs?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Desert Hot Springs. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Desert Hot Springs in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Desert Hot Springs sees daytime highs around 94°F and nights near 70°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Desert Hot Springs in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Desert Hot Springs peaks around July 11 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Desert Hot Springs in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Desert Hot Springs is worst in September — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.3× the cleanest month (December, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs sits at 34.0°N, 116.5°W, 1,076 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Palm Springs, 9.3 mi away.
Topography around Desert Hot Springs
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Desert Hot Springs.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Desert Hot Springs has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,450 ft around an average of 1,204 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,187 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 11,650 ft.
The land around Desert Hot Springs is covered by bare terrain (62%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 2 miles, bare terrain (58%) and shrubs (30%) within 10 miles, and bare terrain (45%) and shrubs (28%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Desert Hot Springs (33.9617°, -116.5035°, elevation 1,076 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).