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

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Scottsdale averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 24 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Scottsdale in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Scottsdale is nice, dry.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Scottsdale
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	18°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	14 mm	24 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 Scottsdale in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Scottsdale?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Scottsdale is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Scottsdale in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Scottsdale averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 24 mm.