Updated October 2026
Petroglyph National Monument Weather by Month
Petroglyph National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 93°F and a low of 65°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 49°F and an average low of 24°F. August and September are the wettest months, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation each.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 2.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Petroglyph National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
93°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
24°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Petroglyph by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F | 24°F | 0.6 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 56°F | 28°F | 0.4 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 65°F | 34°F | 0.7 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 72°F | 41°F | 0.5 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 81°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 92°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 93°F | 65°F | 1.5 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 91°F | 63°F | 1.6 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 84°F | 56°F | 1.6 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 72°F | 43°F | 0.9 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 59°F | 32°F | 0.6 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 49°F | 24°F | 0.6 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 9.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00296754, 2.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Petroglyph is at that time of year.
Petroglyph weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 49°F in December to 56°F in February, with average lows between 24°F and 28°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.6 inches of precipitation, about 16% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 65°F in March to 81°F in May, with average lows between 34°F and 50°F. Together the three months average 1.6 inches of precipitation, about 16% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 92°F in all three months, with average lows between 60°F and 65°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 3.4 inches of precipitation, about 35% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 84°F in September to 59°F in November, with average lows between 32°F and 56°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 3.1 inches of precipitation, about 32% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Altitude approx. 5000 ft. Usually sunny and dry, with low relative humidity. Winter temperatures range from 40 to 50 degrees F. Summer temperatures range from 88-99 degrees F. 278 days of sunshine per year. Spring can be windy with 20 to 30 mph sustained winds which can produce periods of blowing sand and dust. For current weather forecast, Google Albuquerque weather.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Petroglyph
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 35.14°N, 106.75°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 0.8× the visitors of the park's average month. October is the busiest month of the year and August the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Petroglyph National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Petroglyph.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Petroglyph National Monument, with an average high of 93°F and an average low of 65°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Petroglyph National Monument, with an average low of 24°F and an average high of 49°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August and September are the wettest months, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation each. June is the driest, at about 0.3 inches. The station records about 9.7 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Petroglyph National Monument runs from about 9.6 hours a day in December to about 14.4 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00296754), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1992–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.