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Quick facts about Petrified Forest National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 34°54′36″N 109°48′24.5″W (34.91, -109.8068) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Known for | fossil logs and the Painted Desert |
| Local time | 3:58 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
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.
Right now it is 92°F (33°C) in Petrified Forest National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 62°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 162 mi away. Nearby highlights include Slide Rock State Park, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Colorado River.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Petrified Forest National Park today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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Coordinates: 34°54′36″N 109°48′24.5″W (34.91, -109.8068)
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park right now?
It is currently 92°F (33°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 19% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Petrified Forest National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February 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 3:58 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Petrified Forest National Park?
The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 162 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Petrified Forest National Park?
Popular options include Slide Rock State Park, Monument 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
