Petrified Forest National Park weather in September

September in Petrified Forest National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Petrified Forest National Park · #230 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Petrified Forest National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high29°C / 85°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall15 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity38%🌵 dry
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
September in Petrified Forest National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Petrified Forest National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in September?
In September, Petrified Forest National Park averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 14.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Petrified Forest National Park in September?
Petrified Forest National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in September.

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