Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Guadalupe Mountains National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Joshua Tree National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Guadalupe Mountains National ParkJoshua Tree National Park
Comfort score79/100 (B)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high4°C14°C
Avg high / low9° / -2°17° / 5°
Rainfall8 mm14 mm
Rainy days22
Humidity45%42%
Air quality (AQI)3431

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

Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Guadalupe Mountains National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?
Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Guadalupe Mountains National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?
In December, Guadalupe Mountains National Park averages 9°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.