What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in December?

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 11°C high / -4°C low with about 13 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	6°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	11° / -4°
Rainfall	14 mm	13 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	42%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	31	31

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

Month by month

Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, dry, clean air · best March85
Petrified Forest National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, dry, clean air · best October75

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 11°C high / -4°C low with about 13 mm.