What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?

In December, Mesa Verde National Park averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 35 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.

Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in December

White Sands National Park is the better pick in December — 80 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	2°C	12°C
Avg high / low	6° / -6°	16° / -2°
Rainfall	35 mm	11 mm
Rainy days	5	2
Humidity	61%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	38	68

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

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Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Mesa Verde National Park or White Sands National Park?: White Sands National Park is the better pick in December — 80 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in December?: In December, Mesa Verde National Park averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 35 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 16°C high / -2°C low with about 11 mm.