Petrified Forest National Park Weather Forecast
Petrified Forest National Park weather: 40°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 40°F (5°C) in Petrified Forest National Park with clear. It feels like 34°F. Today runs from 38°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.4°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Petrified Forest National Park today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Petrified Forest National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:36 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Petrified Forest National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 38° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 39° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 50° | 67% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 46% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 51° | 84% · 0,5 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 47° | 30% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 44° | 3% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 43° | 6% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 48° | 9% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 8% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 10% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 19% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 18% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 49° | 13% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 51° | 5% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
Climate in Petrified Forest National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 25° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 33° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 37° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 68° | 41° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 78° | 51° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 91° | 63° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 66° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 66° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 58° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 73° | 48° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 58° | 35° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 29° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Petrified Forest National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park right now?
It is currently 40°F (5°C) with clear. Humidity is 68% 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 1:36 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
