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Is it hot at Death Valley (Badwater)?

In July, typical afternoon highs at Death Valley (Badwater) run around 108°F (seriously hot). Mid-afternoon sun stands about 59° high, and the sun is up from 5:41 AM to 8:05 PM. Shade depends on terrain and tree cover; open viewpoints are fully exposed.

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Typical afternoon highs by month

January67°F
February75°F
March78°F
April87°F
May97°F
June106°F
July108°F
August107°F
September98°F
October87°F
November75°F
December69°F

Sun & shade

Shade depends on terrain and tree cover; open viewpoints are fully exposed. See real building shadows over satellite imagery for any time of day: https://isthereshade.com/?anywhere&at=36.45,-116.85

Sunset

Around 8:05 PM local time in mid-July (it shifts through the year). Sunrise is about 5:41 AM.

Death Valley (Badwater) — Death Valley, CA. Data: astronomical sun position; climate normals from historical weather; live forecast on the interactive view.

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