Petrified Forest National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
AZSouthwest5,400 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMarch - May, September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.
AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)
Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Holbrook, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 93°F / Low: 61°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 49°F / Low: 21°F
Jan
49°/ 21°
💧 3.4"
❄️ 1.9"
Feb
55°/ 24°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
63°/ 30°
💧 3.7"
❄️ 1.1"
Apr
71°/ 36°
💧 3.2"
❄️ 2.8"
May
80°/ 44°
💧 3.3"
❄️ 0.6"
Jun
91°/ 53°
💧 2.9"
Jul
93°/ 61°
💧 4.7"
Aug
90°/ 59°
💧 4.6"
Sep
84°/ 52°
💧 5.3"
Oct
73°/ 39°
💧 5.2"
❄️ 1.5"
Nov
60°/ 28°
💧 4.6"
❄️ 1.8"
Dec
49°/ 21°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 1.7"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Holbrook, AZ. Expect ~19°F cooler at elevation.
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