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Death Valley National Park weather in December (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Death Valley National Park in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Death Valley National Park generally has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. On average, December has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Death Valley National Park in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. While this month ranks highest for annual rainfall, the precipitation averages are still quite light. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Death Valley National Park. March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Death Valley National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Death Valley National Park, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Furnace Creek, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Death Valley National Park in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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