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What’s the climate like in Petrified Forest National Park?

The current climate of Petrified Forest National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Petrified Forest National Park in recent years was 39°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2019.

On average, Petrified Forest National Park gets 278 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?

The best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Petrified Forest National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Petrified Forest National Park

The climate table of Petrified Forest National Park shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 9 12 16 20 25 31 31 30 28 21 15 11
Temp. min (°C) -5 -3 0 4 8 14 18 16 13 5 -1 -4
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Precipitation (mm) 15 9,1 19 5,9 11 10 81 46 28 19 16 18
Snow (cm) 3,8 3,9 1,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,1 0,4 1,4
UV Index 5 6 8 9 6 8 9 8 8 7 6 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 21°C
  • Highest temperature: 31°C in June and July
  • Lowest temperature: 9°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 278 mm per year, averaging 23 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 11 cm per year
  • Driest months: 5,9 mm in April, 9,1 mm in February and 10 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 81 mm in July, 46 mm in August and 28 mm in September

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Petrified Forest National Park

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

Average Precipitation per Month in Petrified Forest National Park

This graph shows how much precipitation Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

Average Snowfall per Month in Petrified Forest National Park

This graph shows how much snow Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

Average UV Index per Month in Petrified Forest National Park

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

Yearly Temperature in Petrified Forest National Park

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Petrified Forest National Park

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Petrified Forest National Park

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona,

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Average Weather in Petrified Forest National Park by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petrified Forest National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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