Excessive Heat — Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

2024-07-01 to 2024-07-12 · Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

Event narrative

High temperatures in the High Desert reached 105 to 112F for several days including July 5 to 11 extended period of heat.

Wider weather episode

A record 10 day heat wave occurred early to mid July 2024. Interior southern California, mountains and deserts, experience the hottest 2 week period for July, and July 2024 was the hottest month of record at Palm Springs. The average monthly temperature in Palm Springs was 100F for July. Borrego Springs average high was also a record at 97.5F. July was also the hottest month on record for the state of California, exceeding the previous year by 1.9F.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206973. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.