Does It Freeze Overnight in Death Valley? Yes, in Winter

Yes, but seasonally. Death Valley (Furnace Creek) holds the world's highest recorded temperature (56.7°C / 134°F), yet winter nights frequently drop below freezing.

Typical Winter Lows (Dec–Feb)

• Average Low: 3–6°C (38–43°F)
• Record Low: −10°C (14°F) — Jan 1913, Jan 1937.
• Freezing Nights/Year: ~10–20 nights.

Summer

Overnight lows: 30–35°C (86–95°F) — no freeze.

Why?

• Clear, dry air → rapid radiative cooling.
• Low elevation (-86 m / -282 ft) traps cold air.
• No vegetation/cloud cover to retain heat.

Visitors in winter need warm layers; summer visitors need extreme heat preparation.