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

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Fe averages 8°C high / -6°C low with about 18 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Santa Fe in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Santa Fe is cold, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Santa Fe — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Santa Fe
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	14°C	3°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	8° / -6°
Rainfall	14 mm	18 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	42%	52%
Air quality (AQI)	31	34

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Santa Fe in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Santa Fe?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Santa Fe is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Santa Fe in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Fe averages 8°C high / -6°C low with about 18 mm.