What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?

In December, Grand Canyon National Park averages 14°C high / 2°C low with about 17 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.

Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in December

Grand Canyon National Park and White Sands National Park are nearly tied in December — 78 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air; White Sands National Park is cool, dry.

Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	10°C	12°C
Avg high / low	14° / 2°	16° / -2°
Rainfall	17 mm	11 mm
Rainy days	3	2
Humidity	56%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	35	68

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

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Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Grand Canyon National Park or White Sands National Park?: Grand Canyon National Park and White Sands National Park are nearly tied in December — 78 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air; White Sands National Park is cool, dry.
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?: In December, Grand Canyon National Park averages 14°C high / 2°C low with about 17 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.