What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?

In December, Capitol Reef National Park averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.

Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Capitol Reef National Park is freezing, dry, clean air.

Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Capitol Reef National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-1°C	14°C
Avg high / low	3° / -6°	17° / 5°
Rainfall	9 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	57%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	34	31

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

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Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Capitol Reef National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Capitol Reef National Park is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?: In December, Capitol Reef National Park averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.