Summary
Death Valley, known for being the hottest and driest place in North America, experienced nearly four times its usual rainfall during the 2025 monsoon season. This increase is significant as the area typically receives very little rain during this period. The National Weather Service reported that most of the rain fell during August and September.
Key Facts
- Death Valley saw .96 inches of rain during the 2025 monsoon season, four times its average.
- The usual monsoon rainfall in Death Valley is about .25 inches.
- Most of the rain occurred in August and September, during a few thunderstorms.
- The 2025 monsoon season ends on September 30.
- Las Vegas received only .3 inches of rain during the monsoon, less than usual.
- Furnace Creek, within Death Valley, reached a high of 124 degrees Fahrenheit during the season.
- The National Weather Service emphasizes that the monsoon can bring both dangerous heat and sudden thunderstorms, which can lead to flash floods.
