Palm Springs in the Cooler Months
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Palm Springs in the Cooler Months
I've loved visiting PS in the late spring, as I love warm weather!
My 25th anniversary is next week and the thought of a few days there has crossed my mind.
We live in the SF Bay area and it's cooling off up here.
What's it like in Palm Springs in December??! I'm assuming the pools are heated... (and yes, I have checked weather.com)
My 25th anniversary is next week and the thought of a few days there has crossed my mind.
We live in the SF Bay area and it's cooling off up here.
What's it like in Palm Springs in December??! I'm assuming the pools are heated... (and yes, I have checked weather.com)
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Warm during the day unless it's very cloudy. and can be cold at night in Dec. P/S can be very windy in Dec as Dec/Jan are the worst mos. for the Santa Ana winds.
Don't miss the Tram trip to the top of the San Jacinto Mtns.
Don't miss the Tram trip to the top of the San Jacinto Mtns.
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Thanks for these replies!
I think of the Santa Anas as warm winds. Do they feel that way in the desert in the winter?
Looks like it'll be mid-low 70's during the days. Could stretch that to "pool weather" if the sun is shinning!
I think of the Santa Anas as warm winds. Do they feel that way in the desert in the winter?
Looks like it'll be mid-low 70's during the days. Could stretch that to "pool weather" if the sun is shinning!
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The Santa ana winds typical in that area come from the Northeast and can be very bad at times. This year is so far pretty windy. I have been in P/S when the winds were clocked at 60 mph, these wind speeds can topple loaded 18 wheelers and cause all kinds of trouble. Remember that when talking of these winds, timing is everything.
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The only windy area of Palm Springs is the northern part of the city. The winds come down from the pass there which is why the windmills are located there. If you stay south of Vista Chino you will experience virtually no wind since the mountains to the west block it.
Compared to virtually anywhere in the continental USA, Palm Springs is warmer in December and February than most everywhere. December is typically the coolest month. However, even in December you can swim in the heated pools (I have in December).
Compared to virtually anywhere in the continental USA, Palm Springs is warmer in December and February than most everywhere. December is typically the coolest month. However, even in December you can swim in the heated pools (I have in December).