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

In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	5°C
Avg high / low	16° / 5°	10° / -5°
Rainfall	19 mm	17 mm
Rainy days	3	4
Humidity	46%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	34	37

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

Month by month

Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, dry, clean air · best March83
Petrified Forest National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, dry, clean air · best October72

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Joshua Tree National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January?: In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm.