Geography of Death Valley National Park
Geography of Death Valley National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Death Valley National Park
Mount Whitney is 76 mi to the west, Sequoia National Park is 91 mi to the west, Kings Canyon National Park is 93 mi to the west and Las Vegas Strip is 102 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 36°31′56.3″N 116°55′57″W (36.5323, -116.9325)
Quick facts about Death Valley National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 36°31′56.3″N 116°55′57″W (36.5323, -116.9325) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Known for | the hottest, driest and lowest US park |
| Local time | 11:08 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | March, April, May, October, November and December |
| Climate | Hot and arid |
Summary
Death Valley National Park is a national park in California. Death Valley National Park is a US national park known for the hottest, driest and lowest US park.
Right now it is 100°F (38°C) in Death Valley National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 95°F to 120°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Death Valley National Park is March, April, May, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 109°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 104 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Las Vegas Strip.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 120°F is 14.9°F above the 105°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Death Valley National Park today at 9.3/10. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Death Valley National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 45° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 70° | 50° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 59° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 84° | 64° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 94° | 73° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 105° | 84° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 109° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 105° | 86° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 97° | 78° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 88° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 72° | 53° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 68° | 49° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Death Valley National Park?
Death Valley National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.5323, -116.9325. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park right now?
It is currently 100°F (38°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 14% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Death Valley National Park?
March, April, May, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Death Valley National Park, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Death Valley National Park in?
Death Valley National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:08 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Death Valley National Park?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 104 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 197 mi away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 263 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Death Valley National Park?
Popular options include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
