National park in Arizona

Petrified Forest National Park Rejser Guide

Petrified Forest National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.

🌙 25°C now🕔 7:45 AM local📅 Best: maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober

Active alerts for Petrified Forest National Park

⚠️man, aug 24: damaging gusts og 65 km/h.
⚠️ons, aug 26: extreme heat, 36°C (96°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️tor, aug 27: extreme heat, 35°C (96°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️lør, aug 29: extreme heat, 35°C (95°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Resumé

Petrified Forest National Park is a national park in Arizona. Petrified Forest National Park is a US national park known for fossil logs and the Painted Desert.

Lige nu er det 25°C (77°F) in Petrified Forest National Park med klart. Det føles som 22°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 17°C og 34°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Petrified Forest National Park is maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er semi-arid. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 33°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -4°C.

The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 261 km away. Nearby highlights include Slide Rock State Park, manument Valley, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Colorado River.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 34°C is in line med the 33°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 7 AM og 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Petrified Forest National Park today at 9.8/10. 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.

Kort over Petrified Forest National Park

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

Koordinater: 34°54′36″N 109°48′24.5″W (34.91, -109.8068)

Vejret i Petrified Forest National Park lige nu

🌙
25°C
Klart · feels like 22°C
Luftfugtighed31%
Vind11 km/h WNW
Vindstød19 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Lav
Skydække0%
Tryk841 hPa
SigtbarhedExcellent · 28 km
Luftkvalitet24 · Good
Solopgang5:45 AM
Solnedgang6:57 PM
Måne🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%

Open-Meteo Updated 7:45 AM, aug 24 local time.

⚠️man, aug 24: damaging gusts og 65 km/h.
⚠️ons, aug 26: extreme heat, 36°C (96°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️tor, aug 27: extreme heat, 35°C (96°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️lør, aug 29: extreme heat, 35°C (95°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

sønday, aug 23

☁️ 34° / 17°

Overskyet · 5% rain · wind 34 km/h

lørurday, aug 29

⛅ 35° / 22°

Delvist skyet · 20% rain · wind 26 km/h

Quick facts about Petrified Forest National Park

TypeNational park
StateArizona
LandUSA
KontinentNordamerika
Koordinater34°54′36″N 109°48′24.5″W (34.91, -109.8068)
Established1962
Known forfossil logs and the Painted Desert
Lokal tid7:45 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsmaj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober
KlimaSemi-arid

Ting at lave in Petrified Forest National Park

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Petrified Forest National Park.

Bedste rejsetid Petrified Forest National Park

Go in maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★☆☆
februar★★★☆☆
marts★★★★
april★★★★
maj★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
august★★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Lufthavne near Petrified Forest National Park

Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX261 kmPhoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Petrified Forest National Park?

Petrified Forest National Park is a national park in Arizona. Its coordinates are 34.91, -109.8068. It lies in Nordamerika.

What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park lige nu?

It is currently 25°C (77°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 31% and wind is 11 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Petrified Forest National Park?

maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Petrified Forest National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januar, februar and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Petrified Forest National Park in?

Petrified Forest National Park observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 7:45 AM.

What is the nearest airport og Petrified Forest National Park?

The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 261 km away.

What are the top things og do in Petrified Forest National Park?

Popular options include Slide Rock State Park, manument Valley, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park and Antelope Canyon.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort 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 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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