What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January?

In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm.

Arches National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January

Petrified Forest National Park is the better pick in January — 72 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	5°C
Avg high / low	3° / -7°	10° / -5°
Rainfall	14 mm	17 mm
Rainy days	4	4
Humidity	64%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	37	37

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Arches National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Arches National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Petrified Forest National Park is the better pick in January — 72 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January?: In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm.