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Racetrack Playa

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Racetrack Playa

United States
Best timeYear-round
Set inUnited States
In season~68°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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34–100°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Racetrack Playa
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Sep–Oct. Go in Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 85%
WarmestJul · 100°F
WettestJan
Best windowYear-round
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Sailing stones that leave long trails across a Death Valley lakebed.

Best time to visit

Good year-round — there is no single window you have to hit.

Pairs well with

Mount Whitney
41 mi away
Zabriskie Point
45 mi away
General Sherman
66 mi away
Mammoth Lakes
103 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Racetrack Playa?

The best time to visit Racetrack Playa is Year-round, in United States.

Where is Racetrack Playa?

Racetrack Playa is in United States.

What is Racetrack Playa known for?

Sailing stones that leave long trails across a Death Valley lakebed.

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