Petrified Forest National Park weather in March
March in Petrified Forest National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Petrified Forest National Park · #186 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Petrified Forest National Park climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 47% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.8 cm / 1.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
- March in Petrified Forest National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Petrified Forest National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in March?
- In March, Petrified Forest National Park averages a daily high of 15.3°C and a low of 1.2°C, with about 32.6 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petrified Forest National Park in March?
- Petrified Forest National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in March.
- Does it snow in Petrified Forest National Park in March?
- Petrified Forest National Park sees roughly 3.8 cm of snowfall in March.