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

In January, Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 5°C high / -8°C low with about 60 mm.

Petrified Forest National Park vs Zion National Park in January

Petrified Forest National Park is the better pick in January — 72 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park	🇺🇸 Zion National Park
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	5°C	2°C
Avg high / low	10° / -5°	5° / -8°
Rainfall	17 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	4	5
Humidity	59%	62%
Air quality (AQI)	37	36

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

Month by month

Petrified Forest National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, dry, clean air · best October72
Zion National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best May68

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

Is January better in Petrified Forest National Park or Zion National Park?: Petrified Forest National Park is the better pick in January — 72 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is cold, dry, clean air, while 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 January?: In January, Petrified Forest National Park averages 10°C high / -5°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 5°C high / -8°C low with about 60 mm.