What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January?

In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 12°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm.

Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is the better pick in January — 76 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	7°C
Avg high / low	3° / -7°	12° / -2°
Rainfall	14 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	64%	44%
Air quality (AQI)	37	41

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Arches National Park or Carlsbad Caverns National Park?: Carlsbad Caverns National Park is the better pick in January — 76 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in January?: In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 12°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm.