What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in August?

In August, Mesa Verde National Park averages 29°C high / 14°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 34°C high / 16°C low with about 28 mm.

Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in August

Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in August — 84 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is hot, dry, clean air.

Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	58/100 (D)
Feels-like high	27°C	33°C
Avg high / low	29° / 14°	34° / 16°
Rainfall	29 mm	28 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	37%	37%
Air quality (AQI)	43	43

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

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Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Mesa Verde National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in August — 84 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in August?: In August, Mesa Verde National Park averages 29°C high / 14°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 34°C high / 16°C low with about 28 mm.