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

In January, Capitol Reef National Park averages 2°C high / -7°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm.

Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 67 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 — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Capitol Reef National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-2°C	12°C
Avg high / low	2° / -7°	16° / 5°
Rainfall	12 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	3	3
Humidity	62%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	38	34

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

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

Is January better in Capitol Reef National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 67 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 January?: In January, Capitol Reef National Park averages 2°C high / -7°C low with about 12 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm.