Petrified Forest National Park weather in January
January in Petrified Forest National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Petrified Forest National Park · #258 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Petrified Forest National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
- January in Petrified Forest National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Petrified Forest National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in January?
- In January, Petrified Forest National Park averages a daily high of 8.1°C and a low of -4°C, with about 26.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petrified Forest National Park in January?
- Petrified Forest National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Petrified Forest National Park in January?
- Petrified Forest National Park sees roughly 8 cm of snowfall in January.