Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,713 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month climatological profiles based on representative regional coordinates

Petrified Forest National Park Climate Normals: Monthly Temperature, Precipitation, and Daylight

Name: Petrified Forest National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

This profile presents long-term climate normals for Petrified Forest National Park, capturing monthly patterns in temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight. Measurements reflect representative coordinates from the 1991 to 2020 period, offering a standardized look at atmospheric behavior. These averages assist in understanding the annual climatic rhythm within the park rather than indicating daily weather conditions or short-term forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing twelve months of average thermal ranges and shifting daily precipitation rates in Navajo County

Petrified Forest National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Annual Temperature Trends

Climatology records for a representative coordinate at 1713 meters show average mean temperatures peaking in July at 25.43 degrees Celsius, while average minimums dip below minus eight degrees Celsius in January and December. Average daily precipitation rates drop to a low of 0.20 millimeters in June before rising to a daily maximum average of 1.45 millimeters in August.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 13 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: August

Twelve-month climate

Analyze monthly temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours

Petrified Forest National Park Weather by Month: A Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Climatological records for Petrified Forest National Park in Navajo County outline monthly climate normals captured at a representative elevation of 1713 meters. Comparing twelve distinct monthly intervals across average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, and calculated average daylight hours reveals seasonal cycles far more accurately than a single annual average.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	1.7 °C-8.5° to 15.4°	0.6 mm/day	57.7%	3.3 m/s	9.9 hours
February	3.8 °C-7.4° to 18.9°	0.6 mm/day	53.8%	3.9 m/s	10.7 hours
March	7.5 °C-5.8° to 23.3°	0.5 mm/day	46.2%	4.1 m/s	11.8 hours
April	11.5 °C-3.6° to 27.5°	0.3 mm/day	37.8%	4.7 m/s	12.9 hours
May	17.1 °C1.6° to 32.4°	0.4 mm/day	32.1%	4.3 m/s	13.9 hours
June	23.1 °C7.9° to 37°	0.2 mm/day	24%	4.1 m/s	14.3 hours
July	25.4 °C14° to 37.6°	1.3 mm/day	38.3%	3.2 m/s	14.1 hours
August	24.2 °C13.5° to 35.7°	1.5 mm/day	44.3%	2.8 m/s	13.3 hours
September	20.3 °C6.6° to 33.2°	0.9 mm/day	41.5%	3.2 m/s	12.2 hours
October	13.2 °C-2.3° to 28.6°	0.6 mm/day	42%	3.5 m/s	11.1 hours
November	6.3 °C-6.4° to 22.1°	0.6 mm/day	48.8%	3.4 m/s	10.1 hours
December	1.6 °C-8.6° to 16.6°	0.6 mm/day	57.2%	3.2 m/s	9.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

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Mean temperature: December: 1.6 °C; July: 25.4 °C; Change from December to July: +23.9 °C
Precipitation: December: 0.6 mm/day; July: 1.3 mm/day; Change from December to July: +0.7 mm/day
Daylight: December: 9.7 hours; July: 14.1 hours; Change from December to July: +4.4 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Evaluating seasonal contrasts in temperature, daily precipitation, wind, and relative humidity

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights for Petrified Forest National Park

Climatology data from a representative elevation of 1713 meters reveals how the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months distribute across the year in Petrified Forest National Park. Comparing monthly averages for wind speed, relative humidity, and daylight duration highlights the annual progression of Navajo County's terrain without confusing averages with daily weather records.

Warmest month: July25.4 °C
Coolest month: December1.6 °C
Wettest month: August1.5 mm/day
Driest month: June0.2 mm/day
Most humid month: January57.7%
Windiest month: April4.7 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.3 hours

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Compare Petrified Forest National Park Climate Patterns with Other National Parks

Standardized geographic profiles offer a direct path from Petrified Forest National Park to other protected landscapes within the national system and broader region. Comparing long-term averages for monthly temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight helps clarify how regional terrain and atmospheric systems shape diverse conservation environments.