Title: Death Valley Climate and Weather: What You Need to Know
Headings: Death Valley Climate and Typical Weather
Death Valley Climate and Typical Weather
Death Valley's Desert Climate
Fast Climate Facts
Urgent Seasonal Information
Death Valley in Spring
Temperatures and Rainfall by Month
Death Valley in Summer
Temperatures and Rainfall by Month
Death Valley in Fall
Temperatures and Rainfall by Month
Death Valley in Winter
Temperatures and Rainfall by Month
Death Valley Climate Graph
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Updated 11/17/19
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TripSavvy / Amanda Capritto
If you want to know what Death Valley weather might be during your trip, some information about typical Death Valley climate may be helpful. In general, summer is too hot to do anything but drive around seeing the sights in air-conditioned comfort. In the winter, you might encounter rain. Spring and fall, along with non-rainy winter days are the best time to go. 01 of 08
Death Valley's Desert Climate
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Death Valley is on the border between the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts. It's the hottest place on earth and the driest spot in North America, getting less than 2 inches of rain per year on average. In any season, if you find it too hot on the valley floor, go up. Temperatures drop by 3 to 5°F for every 1,000 feet of elevation.