PDF is a file format created by Adobe that lets you view and print a file exactly as the author designed it, without needing to have the same application or fonts used to create the file. If you need to get the reader click here Acrobat Reader Road Conditons and Morning reports Each morning the park reports on the conditions of the roads and the current weather conditions in the park. To see the the report click Here Climate Death Valley is generally sunny, dry and clear throughout the year. The winters are mild with occasional winter storms, but summers are extremely hot and dry. Summer high temperatures commonly run above 120 degrees F. Comfortable clothing providing sun protection and a broad brimmed hat are recommended in summer.
Winter requires warmer clothing and light to medium jackets.
Sturdy walking shoes are important year round. In fact, Death Valley averages less than 2 inches of rainfall a year. For a recent 50-year period, the average annual rainfall at Furnace Creek was only 1.66 inches. But high temperatures and low humidity account for an extremely high evaporation rate. Auto U.S. Route 395 passes west of Death Valley and connects with California Routes 178 at Inyokern and 190 at Olancha, both of which enter the park from the west.