The weather in May in Petrified Forest National Park

It's warm in May in Petrified Forest National Park with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Petrified Forest National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Petrified Forest National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 11 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Petrified Forest National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Petrified Forest National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Petrified Forest National Park New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 11 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 3 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Petrified Forest National Park with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Petrified Forest National Park is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Petrified Forest National Park

Temperature in May in Petrified Forest National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Petrified Forest National Park

Total precipitation in May in Petrified Forest National Park over the years

Daily UV index in May in Petrified Forest National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Petrified Forest National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Petrified Forest National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petrified Forest National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.