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Best Time und Visit Petrified Forest National Park

Beste Reisezeit Petrified Forest National Park: Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. Mo.at-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☀️ 16°C now🕔 4:14 PM local📅 Best: Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober

Beste Reisezeit Petrified Forest National Park

Go in Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

Januar★★★☆☆
Februar★★★☆☆
März★★★★
April★★★★
Mai★★★★★
Juni★★★★★
Juli★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
Oktober★★★★
November★★★☆☆
Dezember★★★☆☆

Klima in Petrified Forest National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebAprMaiJunJulAugSepOktNovDezLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
Mo.atDurchschnittliches MaximumDurchschnittliches MinimumNiederschlagBewertung
Januar-4°20 mm★★★☆☆
Februar14°19 mm★★★☆☆
März18°23 mm★★★★
April20°21 mm★★★★
Mai26°10°8 mm★★★★★
Juni33°17°14 mm★★★★★
Juli33°19°28 mm★★★★★
August33°19°10 mm★★★★★
September28°14°7 mm★★★★★
Oktober23°26 mm★★★★
November14°26 mm★★★☆☆
Dezember10°-2°8 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Semi-arid. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Petrified Forest National Park compares mit nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Petrified Forest National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Slide Rock State Park177 km15°Cabout the same417 mm
Sedona178 km16°C+2°C warmer352 mm
Mo.ument Valley234 km14°C1°C cooler147 mm
Colorado River248 km18°C+4°C warmer280 mm
Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)248 km18°C+4°C warmer280 mm

What und pack, what und skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
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 Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.

Zusammenfassung

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.

Aktuell sind es 16°C (60°F) in Petrified Forest National Park mit klarer himmel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 15°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 15°C und 36°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 4%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.9/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.

Die beste Reisezeit für Petrified Forest National Park is Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. Das Klima ist semi-arid. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 33°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -4°C.

Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 261 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Slide Rock State Park, Mo.ument Valley, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Colorado River.

Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 36°C is 3.2°C above the 33°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 7 AM und 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Petrified Forest National Park today at 9.9/10. 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.

Wetter in Petrified Forest National Park jetzt

☀️
16°C
Klarer Himmel · gefühlt 15°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit54%
Wind1 km/h ENE
Böen10 km/h
UV-Index0.2 · Niedrig
Bewölkung0%
Luftdruck836 hPa
SichtweiteExcellent · 64 km
Luftqualität34 · Good
Sonnenaufgang5:47 AM
Sonnenuntergang6:53 PM
Mo.d🌕 Full moon · 97%

Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 4:14 PM, Aug 26 Ortszeit.

⚠️Mi., Aug 26: extreme heat, 36°C (96°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Do., Aug 27: extreme heat, 36°C (96°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Sa.urday, Aug 29

🌦️ 31° / 22°

Leichter Nieselregen · 53% rain · wind 43 km/h

So.day, Aug 30

🌦️ 26° / 19°

Leichte Schauer · 54% rain · wind 30 km/h

Aktivitäten in Petrified Forest National Park

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

Quick facts about Petrified Forest National Park

TypNational park
StateArizona
LandVereinigte Staaten
KontinentNordamerika
Koordinaten34°54′36″N 109°48′24.5″W (34.91, -109.8068)
Established1962
Known forfossil logs and the Painted Desert
Ortszeit4:14 PM (UTC-07:00)
Beste Mo.ateMai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober
KlimaSemi-arid

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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 jetzt?

It is currently 16°C (60°F) mit klarer himmel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 54% and wind is 1 km/h.

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

Mai, 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 Dezember 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 Ortszeit is 4:14 PM.

What is the nearest airport und Petrified Forest National Park?

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

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

Popular options include Slide Rock State Park, Mo.ument 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.
Vorhersage and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftqualität and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Wetter Service.
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 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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