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

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park 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 White Sands National Park is cool, dry.

Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	12°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	16° / -2°
Rainfall	14 mm	11 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	42%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	31	68

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or White Sands National Park?: 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 White Sands National Park is cool, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.