Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in December

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

Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Mesa Verde National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Guadalupe Mountains National ParkMesa Verde National Park
Comfort score79/100 (B)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high4°C2°C
Avg high / low9° / -2°6° / -6°
Rainfall8 mm35 mm
Rainy days25
Humidity45%61%
Air quality (AQI)3438

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

Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Guadalupe Mountains National Park or Mesa Verde National Park?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is the better pick in December — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guadalupe Mountains 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 Guadalupe Mountains National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in December?
In December, Guadalupe Mountains National Park averages 9°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 35 mm.