Death Valley National Park (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Death Valley National Park experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to mild weather.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Death Valley National Park is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Death Valley National Park is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 89 mm. The climate in Death Valley National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in December, with an average of 18 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.3 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Death Valley National Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Death Valley National Park serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 13.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Death Valley National Park in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 18 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 401 hours of sunshine.
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