Title: Weather - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Headings: Weather
Weather
Why is Death Valley's climate so extreme?
Why so Dry?
Why so Hot?
A Place of Many Weather Records
Record Temperatures
Longest Summers
Highest ground temperatures
Dry as a bone
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Content: In contrast to the extremes of summertime, winter and spring are very pleasant. Winter daytime temperatures are mild in the low elevations, with cool nights that only occasionally reach freezing. Higher elevations are cooler than the low valley. Temperatures drop 3 to 5°F (2 to 3°C) with every thousand vertical feet (approx. 300m). Sunny skies are the norm in Death Valley, but winter storms and summer monsoons can bring cloud cover and rain. Wind is common in the desert, especially in the spring. Dust storms can suddenly blow up with approaching cold fronts. NOAA Death Valley Weather & Climate page includes current conditions, forecasts, and weather radar images. Why is Death Valley's climate so extreme?