Palm Springs: Quick Facts

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Nov. 14, 2026

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‘Elsinore’s Andrew Scott To Receive Palm Springs’ Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor • Nov. 9, 2026, 1:19 PM ET (Deadline)

Will it rain? See the Palm Springs weather forecast for this week • Oct. 26, 2026, 4:45 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

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Map highlighting the southwestern United States with California shaded and labeled, showing the location of Palm Springs in southern California near the border with Arizona and Mexico. An inset globe at the bottom left indicates the region's position in North America.

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