What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Guadalupe Mountains National Park in December?

In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Guadalupe Mountains National Park averages 9°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm.

Arches National Park vs Guadalupe Mountains National Park in December

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

Arches National Park vs Guadalupe Mountains National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	4°C
Avg high / low	4° / -6°	9° / -2°
Rainfall	17 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	60%	45%
Air quality (AQI)	30	34

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

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Arches National Park vs Guadalupe Mountains National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Arches National Park or Guadalupe Mountains National Park?: Guadalupe Mountains National Park is the better pick in December — 79 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guadalupe Mountains 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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park in December?: In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Guadalupe Mountains National Park averages 9°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm.