, in San Bernardino County, on the border with Nevada and Arizona. We are in Mohave Valley, crossed by the Colorado River, which is one of the hottest areas of North America (probably the hottest after Death Valley), since it is located at low altitude and at a considerable distance from the sea.
of the year, the temperature generally reaches 48/49 °C (118/120 °F). Fortunately, the humidity in these periods is very low. Sometimes, the temperature can exceed 50 °C (122 °F): in June 2013, it reached 50.6 °C (123 °F), and in June 2016 and 2017, as high as 51.7 °C (125 °F). Even at night, it continues to be hot: the minimum can remain above 30 °C (86 °F). In July 2006, there was a day with a minimum temperature of 37.8 °C (100 °F).
of the year, the temperature generally drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). But in December 1990, it went down to -6.7 °C (20 °F).
The best time to visit Needles is from November to March. Winter, from December to February, is generally a mild and sunny season, although it can sometimes rain, or it can get a bit cold (especially in December and January). You can therefore choose the months of March and November.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
19.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is of
13.7 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
21.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in February 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
32.2 °C in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
12.3 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in March 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
16 °C and a maximum of
30.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
6.1 °C in April 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
41.7 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 92% of the time.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
21.1 °C and a maximum of
35.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in May 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42 °C. However, it reached
46 °C in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 13 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 93% of the time.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
33.9 °C, with a minimum of
26.4 °C and a maximum of
41.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.2 °C in June 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
46.5 °C. However, it reached
51.7 °C in June 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 14 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 97% of the time.
The average humidity is 12%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
37 °C, with a minimum of
30.3 °C and a maximum of
43.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21.6 °C in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
47.5 °C. However, it reached
51.1 °C in July 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 13 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 92% of the time.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
36.3 °C, with a minimum of
29.7 °C and a maximum of
42.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21.1 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
47 °C. However, it reached
50.6 °C in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
September is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
32.2 °C, with a minimum of
25.2 °C and a maximum of
39.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
15.6 °C in September 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44 °C. However, it reached
48.9 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
18.1 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
4.4 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
42.2 °C in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.7 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
23.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in November 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
December, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.6 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
18.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in December 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in December 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.