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 high15°C / 60°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity47%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-6°C / 22°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 mph
Snowfall3.8 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.

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