Arches National Park vs Death Valley National Park in December

Death Valley National Park is the better pick in December — 79 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Death Valley National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Death Valley National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Arches National ParkDeath Valley National Park
Comfort score70/100 (B)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high0°C8°C
Avg high / low4° / -6°11° / 3°
Rainfall17 mm15 mm
Rainy days43
Humidity60%44%
Air quality (AQI)3033

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

Arches National Park vs Death Valley National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Arches National Park or Death Valley National Park?
Death Valley National Park is the better pick in December — 79 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Death Valley 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 Death Valley National Park in December?
In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Death Valley National Park averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 15 mm.