Weather on February 29 at Petrified Forest
Petrified Forest National Park
AZSouthwest5,400 ft elevation
Avg High63°F
Avg Low27°F
Warmest197256°F
Coldest200436°F
Based on 14 years of data from Holbrook, AZ
Elevation Note: Petrified Forest sits at 5,400 ft. Expect temperatures 19°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Holbrook, AZ at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in Petrified Forest National Park (via Holbrook, AZ) typically brings mild winter weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 27°F — a 36°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (56°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (36°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically.
Planning for February 29th in Petrified Forest? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 59°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 70°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 57°F | 21°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 69°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 47°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 56°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 50°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 69°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 73°F | 34°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1984 | 67°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 70°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 68°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
February 29 at Nearby Parks
Holiday Weather at Petrified Forest
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