What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?

In December, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 14°C high / 0°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Carlsbad Caverns National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Carlsbad Caverns National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	9°C	14°C
Avg high / low	14° / 0°	17° / 5°
Rainfall	8 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	45%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	44	31

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

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Carlsbad Caverns National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Carlsbad Caverns National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?: In December, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 14°C high / 0°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.