National park in California

Death Valley National Park Map

Interactive map of Death Valley National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 101°F now🕔 4:25 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May, October, November and December

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 101°F (39°C) in Death Valley National Park with overcast. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 97°F to 119°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - 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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 119°F is 14.2°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. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Death Valley National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°31′56.3″N 116°55′57″W (36.5323, -116.9325)

Quick facts about Death Valley National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°31′56.3″N 116°55′57″W (36.5323, -116.9325)
Established1994
Known forthe hottest, driest and lowest US park
Local time4:25 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November and December
ClimateHot and arid

Neighboring national parks in California

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Getting to Death Valley National Park

By road, from nearby cities

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Death Valley National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS104 miLas Vegas
Los Angeles International AirportLAX197 miLos Angeles
San Diego International AirportSAN263 miSan Diego
San Francisco International AirportSFO309 miSan Francisco

Things to do in Death Valley National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Death Valley National Park.

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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 101°F (39°C) with overcast. Humidity is 12% 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 4:25 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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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 21, 2026 at 4:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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