Petrified Forest · November
Petrified Forest in November
November is a good time to visit Petrified Forest — quieter than October, quieter than December.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 47% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical November visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
November weather
- Avg high
- 58°F
- Avg low
- 28°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6"
- Sunrise
- 6:53 AM
- Sunset
- 5:13 PM
- Daylight
- 10.3h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PAINTED DESERT NP, AZ US
What's open
Petrified Forest in November: access
Park Road hours of operation may change due to weather or safety issues. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Park Headquarters Phones are Down
Phones at park headquarters are currently down. Please call the visitor center at Painted Desert Inn 928-235-2467 or the Visitor Services office 928-235-2391 between 8 am and 5 pm. You can also send us an email at pefo_information@nps.gov.
- Information
The Painted Desert Oasis Gift Shop, Gas Station and Restaurant are Open!
The Painted Desert Oasis gift shop, gas station and restaurant located at the north entrance of the park are open, and restrooms are available during construction. Visitor center operations are currently located at the Painted Desert Inn, two miles past the entrance station.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Petrified Forest crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in November
FAQ
Petrified Forest in November
How busy is Petrified Forest in November?
November rates 5/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Petrified Forest National Park — about 47% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 27,847.
What is the weather like at Petrified Forest in November?
In November, Petrified Forest averages a high of 58°F and a low of 28°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.