Death Valley National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Death Valley National Park in december 2024
The weather in Death Valley National Park in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
19%
5%
3%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
19%
4%
4%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
14%
5%
4%
Weather at 3am
41°F
70%
21%
8%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Death Valley National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Death Valley National Park in december.
The climate of Death Valley National Park in december is very bad
the weather in Death Valley National Park in december is dry ; it does not rain often (0.4in of precipitation over 0 days).
The climate is quite cool in this city this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 61°F. The minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Death Valley National Park is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Death Valley National Park in december with a maximum record of 77°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
In december in Death Valley National Park, the days on average last 09:41. The sun rises at 06:53 and sunset is at 16:34.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in United States.
December: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in december, there are destinations with better weather than Death Valley National Park:
In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Finally, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Big Sur and Cambria have a tolerable climate, but better than Death Valley National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Death Valley National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 52% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.9km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 17% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Death Valley National Park in december 2023:
29°F to 43°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 54°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 67°F
45°F to 50°F
36°F to 45°F
27°F to 49°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 56°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
43°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
32°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Death Valley National Park:
| Furnace Creek in december | very bad weather |
| Lone Pine in december | very bad weather |
| Big Pine in december | very bad weather |
| Sequoia National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Inyo National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Visalia in december | tolerable weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in december | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Bakersfield in december | tolerable weather |
| Mojave National Preserve in december | tolerable weather |
| Mono Lake in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Death Valley National Park
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Death Valley National Park in december:
Weather data for Death Valley National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Death Valley National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Death Valley National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Death Valley National Park.