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Long-Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest

60-Day Weather Forecast

November 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest
DatesWeather Conditions
Nov 1-11Sunny, warm
Nov 12-19Sunny, turning cool
Nov 20-22Showers, cool
Nov 23-30Sunny, turning warm
Novembertemperature 60° (3° above avg.)
precipitation 0.5" (avg.)
December 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest
DatesWeather Conditions
Dec 1-7Sunny, then isolated showers; warm
Dec 8-14Sunny, warm
Dec 15-21Sunny, cool
Dec 22-31Scattered showers; warm, then turning cool
Decembertemperature 51° (3° above avg.)
precipitation 0.2" (0.3" below avg.)
Map showing Old Farmer's Almanac long range weather region number 14

12-Month Long-Range Weather Outlook

November 2026 to October 2027

Winter will be warmer than normal, with the coldest periods in early and late January and early February. Precipitation will be below normal, with below-normal snowfall in areas that usually receive snow. The snowiest periods will be in early January and late February. April and May will be cooler and wetter than normal. Summer will be hotter and drier than normal, with the hottest periods in early and mid-June, early and late July, and early and late August. September and October will be warmer and wetter than normal in the east and cooler and drier west.

See the complete 12-month weather forecast in The Old Farmer’s Almanac..

Weather Trend Graph

November 2026 to October 2027

Weather Trend Graph for Desert Southwest
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