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

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is nice, dry.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Phoenix
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	18°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	14 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	42%	52%
Air quality (AQI)	31	54

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Phoenix?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm.