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

In January, Mesa Verde National Park averages 4°C high / -7°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm.

Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January

Mesa Verde National Park and Petrified Forest National Park are nearly tied in January — 69 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air; Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	5°C
Avg high / low	4° / -7°	10° / -5°
Rainfall	38 mm	17 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	68%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	42	37

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

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

Is January better in Mesa Verde National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park and Petrified Forest National Park are nearly tied in January — 69 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air; Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in January?: In January, Mesa Verde National Park averages 4°C high / -7°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm.