What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park vs Zion National Park in December?

In December, Petrified Forest National Park averages 11°C high / -4°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 7°C high / -6°C low with about 41 mm.

Petrified Forest National Park vs Zion National Park in December

Petrified Forest National Park and Zion National Park are nearly tied in December — 75 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air; Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Petrified Forest National Park vs Zion National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park	🇺🇸 Zion National Park
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	6°C	3°C
Avg high / low	11° / -4°	7° / -6°
Rainfall	13 mm	41 mm
Rainy days	2	4
Humidity	54%	55%
Air quality (AQI)	31	33

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

Month by month

Petrified Forest National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, dry, clean air · best October75
Zion National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best May72

Petrified Forest National Park vs Zion National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Petrified Forest National Park or Zion National Park?: Petrified Forest National Park and Zion National Park are nearly tied in December — 75 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air; Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park vs Zion National Park in December?: In December, Petrified Forest National Park averages 11°C high / -4°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 7°C high / -6°C low with about 41 mm.