Flagstaff

Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona's Winter Wonderland | Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona's Winter Wonderland

Why visit

Flagstaff is the high-country Arizona base for the Grand Canyon, Route 66, pine forests, Lowell Observatory, and cooler weather. It works when the desert trip needs altitude and practical road access.

When to avoid

Visiting Flagstaff during the winter months, particularly in December and January, can present challenges due to heavy snowfall and icy road conditions. The city experiences cold temperatures and significant snow accumulation during this time, making travel difficult and potentially hazardous. Additionally, popular major sights and outdoor activities may be limited or closed during the winter season. It is advisable to plan your trip during the spring or summer months to avoid weather-related travel disruptions and read all that Flagstaff has to offer.

Plan Flagstaff

Current conditions and the practical reference material that helps turn the saved places into a trip.

The next week in Flagstaff

7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).

Today

Overcast

33° / 19°

UV Very high

Tue

Drizzle

33° / 18°

UV Very high

Wed

Drizzle

32° / 17°

UV Very high

Thu

Showers

33° / 17°

4.4 mm

UV High

Fri

Drizzle

33° / 18°

UV Very high

Sat

Overcast

31° / 19°

UV High

Sun

Showers

32° / 17°

24.6 mm

UV High

Climate

Hot and wet season (Jul-Aug)

About 30% of the year's rain falls in these months. Typical highs around 30°C, lows around 15°C.

Cooler dry season (Mar-Jun)

Typical highs around 22°C, lows around 5°C. About 18mm of rain a month.

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Weather

30° / 15°

Typical high / low

2 mm rainfall this month

Daylight

13.5h

05:45 – 19:17local

Holidays coming up

Public holidays from Nager.Date.

Airports

closest FLG · 7 km

Getting around Flagstaff

Public-transit operators within 8 km of the city center. Click through to each operator’s site for routes, fares, and tickets.

Local transit operators

Amtrak Groome Transportation FlixbusAmtrak Chartered VehicleMountain LineGreyhoundOmnibus Express

About Flagstaff

Flagstaff is a city in and the county seat of Coconino County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 76,831.

Area: 166 km²
Mayor: Paul Deasy
Airport codes: FLG

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