Petrified Forest National Park Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Petrified Forest National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Petrified Forest National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 7° | -4° | 20 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 14° | 0° | 19 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 18° | 3° | 23 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 20° | 5° | 21 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 26° | 10° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 33° | 17° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 33° | 19° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 33° | 19° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 28° | 15° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 23° | 9° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 14° | 1° | 26 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 10° | -2° | 8 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Petrified Forest National Park
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Petrified Forest National Park compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Petrified Forest National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Rock State Park | 177 km | 15°C | about the same | 424 mm |
| Sedona | 178 km | 16°C | +2°C warmer | 353 mm |
| manument Valley | 234 km | 14°C | 1°C cooler | 154 mm |
| Colorado River | 248 km | 18°C | +4°C warmer | 298 mm |
| Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) | 248 km | 18°C | +4°C warmer | 298 mm |
Beste tid å besøke 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 desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Petrified Forest National Park
Today is much colder than average for september. The forecast high of 16°C is 11.8°C below the 28°C typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 25°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
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.
Akkurat nå er det 16°C (62°F) in Petrified Forest National Park med klar himmel. Det føles som 15°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 9°C til 16°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Petrified Forest National Park is mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er semi-arid. januar, februar and desember tend til 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 much colder than average for september. The forecast high of 16°C is 11.8°C below the 28°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Petrified Forest National Park today at 9.4/10. 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.
Quick facts about Petrified Forest National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 34°54′36″N 109°48′24.5″W (34.91, -109.8068) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Known for | fossil logs and the Painted Desert |
| Lokal tid | 5:05 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Semi-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 Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park akkurat nå?
It is currently 16°C (62°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 68% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time til 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 desember 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 5:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Petrified Forest National Park?
The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 261 km away.
What are the top things til 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 september 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
