Petrified Forest National Park weather in April

April in Petrified Forest National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Petrified Forest National Park · #87 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Petrified Forest National Park climate normals — April

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall12 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity22%🌵 dry
Dew point-10°C / 14°F
Sunshine12 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 mph
Snowfall1.1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Petrified Forest National Park in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
April in Petrified Forest National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Petrified Forest National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in April?
In April, Petrified Forest National Park averages a daily high of 22.2°C and a low of 6°C, with about 11.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Petrified Forest National Park in April?
Petrified Forest National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in April.
Does it snow in Petrified Forest National Park in April?
Petrified Forest National Park sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in April.

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