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

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Tucson averages 21°C high / 6°C low with about 25 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Tucson 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 Tucson is nice, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Tucson
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	17°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	21° / 6°
Rainfall	14 mm	25 mm
Rainy days	2	4
Humidity	42%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	31	29

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Tucson in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Tucson?: 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 Tucson is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Tucson in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Tucson averages 21°C high / 6°C low with about 25 mm.