Flagstaff (AZ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Flagstaff experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Flagstaff is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Flagstaff receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 513 mm annually. The climate in Flagstaff shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 95 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.6 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Flagstaff Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Flagstaff in the United States of America
During the months of August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of April, May and June are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
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