Badlands National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December

Badlands National Park is the better pick in December — 65 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is freezing, dry, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Badlands National Park vs Yosemite National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Badlands National ParkYosemite National Park
Comfort score65/100 (C)51/100 (D)
Feels-like high-1°C-2°C
Avg high / low4° / -9°2° / -7°
Rainfall18 mm183 mm
Rainy days210
Humidity63%65%
Air quality (AQI)2943

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

Badlands National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Badlands National Park or Yosemite National Park?
Badlands National Park is the better pick in December — 65 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is freezing, dry, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December?
In December, Badlands National Park averages 4°C high / -9°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 2°C high / -7°C low with about 183 mm.