What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in December?

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Las Vegas averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 10 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Las Vegas is cool, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	12°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	16° / 5°
Rainfall	14 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	42%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	31	44

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Las Vegas?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Las Vegas is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Las Vegas averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 10 mm.