Has it ever rained in Death Valley?

Death Valley's previous wettest day of all time was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, when it received 1.70 inches of rain, NWS said. Yesterday (August 20, 2023), Death Valley National Park observed 2.20 of precipitation at the official gauge near Furnace Creek.



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This provided an exit route for the 400 residents, employees, and travelers that sheltered in place for about 24 hours. The National Weather Service rain gauge at Furnace Creek measured 2.2 inches of rain on August 20, 2023.

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Yes, It Even Can Snow NWS-Las Vegas official records say a trace of snow was recorded on three other dates, most recently January 4-5, 1974, and January 22, 1962. A prolonged cold snap in January of 1949 also deposited trace snow amounts in the valley, briefly covering the ground at Furnace Creek Ranch before melting.

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Furnace Creek Water System Here at the National Park Service Death Valley Water System Operations we're committed to providing safe drinking water supplies to our customers that meets or exceeds the standards of quality.

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Although the water here is too high in salt content to be potable, springs in Death Valley National Monument provide an adequate drinking water supply for the resorts and campsites that serve the many tourists who visit each year.

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The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground Shower facilities are located at The Ranch's pool. Quiet hours are 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., but generators may be run at night.

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At 86 meters (282 feet) below sea level, Death Valley, California, is one of the hottest, driest places on the planet.

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Avoid hiking in the heat: Do not hike in the low elevations when temperatures are hot. The mountains are cooler in summer, but can have snow and ice in winter. Travel prepared to survive: Stay on paved roads in summer. If your car breaks down, stay with it until help comes.

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Lizards, snakes (including rattlesnakes such as sidewinders), and scorpions are common. Even native fish are to be found in Death Valley.

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Southern California hiker, 71, dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat. DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California outdoor enthusiast died Tuesday after collapsing following an hours-long hike in Death Valley National Park, the world's hottest place.

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The 102.7-degree July average in Phoenix surpassed readings ever observed at any weather stations nationwide, except for the inhospitable Death Valley, Calif., which is considered the hottest location in the world.

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October 2015 Flood Damage On October 18, 2015, a storm caused extensive flash flooding in the Scotty's Castle area in northern Death Valley National Park. Initial assessments the next day revealed damage to roads, utilities and some historic structures.

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