What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?

In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.

Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in December

White Sands National Park is the better pick in December — 80 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	0°C	12°C
Avg high / low	4° / -6°	16° / -2°
Rainfall	17 mm	11 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	60%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	30	68

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

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Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Arches National Park or White Sands National Park?: White Sands National Park is the better pick in December — 80 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?: In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.