Death Valley National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in December

Death Valley National Park is the better pick in December — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Death Valley National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Death Valley National Park vs Mesa Verde National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Death Valley National ParkMesa Verde National Park
Comfort score79/100 (B)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high8°C2°C
Avg high / low11° / 3°6° / -6°
Rainfall15 mm35 mm
Rainy days35
Humidity44%61%
Air quality (AQI)3338

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

Death Valley National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Death Valley National Park or Mesa Verde National Park?
Death Valley National Park is the better pick in December — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Death Valley National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in December?
In December, Death Valley National Park averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 35 mm.