What is the weather like in Palm Springs vs Phoenix in December?

In December, Palm Springs averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm.

Palm Springs vs Phoenix in December

Palm Springs and Phoenix are nearly tied in December — 84 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Palm Springs is nice, dry, clean air; Phoenix is nice, dry.

Palm Springs vs Phoenix — December climate, side by side

	Palm Springs	Phoenix
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	18°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	18 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	44%	52%
Air quality (AQI)	32	54

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

Palm Springs vs Phoenix in December — FAQ

Is December better in Palm Springs or Phoenix?: Palm Springs and Phoenix are nearly tied in December — 84 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Palm Springs is nice, dry, clean air; Phoenix is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs vs Phoenix in December?: In December, Palm Springs averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm.