2021 Long Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest
See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days from The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Our long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to sporting events and outdoor activities.
To see long term forecasts for the entire year, pick up a copy of The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac, available online and in stores.
Note: Long range forecasts are regional, not city-specific.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
| Dates | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|
| Apr 1-4 | Sunny, warm |
| Apr 5-12 | Rain, then sunny, cool |
| Apr 13-20 | Sunny; warm east, turning cool west |
| Apr 21-24 | Sunny; cool east, warm west |
| Apr 25-30 | Rainy periods, cool |
| April | temperature 55° (2° below avg.) precipitation 1.5" (1" above avg.) |
| Dates | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|
| May 1-9 | Sunny, turning hot |
| May 10-15 | A few showers, cooler |
| May 16-20 | Sunny, warm |
| May 21-31 | Isolated t-storms, turning cooler |
| May | temperature 74.5° (2° below avg. east, 3° above west) precipitation 0.5" (avg.) |
Annual Weather Summary
November 2020 to October 2021
November 2020 to October 2021
Winter will be colder and drier than normal, with the coldest periods in mid- and late December and mid- and late February. Snowfall will be below normal in most areas that normally receive snow, with the snowiest periods in late December and late February. April and May will be cooler than normal in the east and warmer in the west, with above-normal rainfall. Summer will be cooler than normal, with near-normal rainfall. The hottest periods will occur in mid-June and late August. September and October will be cooler than normal, with near- to slightly above-normal precipitation.
About the Desert Southwest Region
The Desert Southwest long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: ARIZONA (Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson), CALIFORNIA (Brawley, Calexico, Coachella, El Centro, Indio), COLORADO (Durango), NEVADA (Henderson, Las Vegas, Paradise, Spring Valley, Sunrise Manor), NEW MEXICO (Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell, Santa Fe), TEXAS (El Paso, San Elizario, Socorro).
Desert Southwest Neighboring Regions
Here are the regions that neighbor the Desert Southwest long range weather region:
Temperature and Precipitation November 2020 to October 2021
