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Flagstaff, Arizona Temperature & Weather History

Arizona, United States · Climate data since 1981
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📍 35.2480°N, 111.5230°W
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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)

Flagstaff Climate Overview

Flagstaff has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.

Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.

Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and dry conditions.

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️Avg HighAvg TempAvg LowRecord HighRecord LowHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January🌨️44.2°F34.0°F23.7°F66.4°F-8.3°F64%472.23.14
February🌨️48.7°F37.2°F25.8°F70.3°F-3.3°F60%472.54.17
March🌨️56.0°F42.9°F29.8°F78.1°F6.1°F54%462.75.56
April🌨️64.2°F49.6°F35.0°F85.8°F11.7°F44%212.96.93
May🌤️73.6°F58.5°F43.5°F95.0°F21.9°F38%142.87.76
June☀️84.8°F69.1°F53.3°F101.7°F32.5°F30%92.78.19
July🌞87.0°F73.6°F60.2°F102.0°F46.8°F44%602.06.98
August🌞84.5°F71.8°F59.2°F98.1°F47.8°F50%691.86.32
September☀️79.2°F65.9°F52.5°F96.4°F30.4°F47%432.15.86
October🌤️67.7°F54.3°F40.8°F88.5°F16.0°F48%332.14.75
November🌨️54.7°F42.6°F30.5°F77.9°F9.3°F54%362.23.59
December🌨️44.7°F34.6°F24.4°F67.8°F-13.5°F63%442.12.82

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Flagstaff Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Flagstaff

January is Flagstaff's coldest month, with average lows reaching 23.7°F. The coldest it has ever been that month is -8.3°F.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 24.6°F – 45.9°F

🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.

☀️ Summer in Flagstaff

Summer temperatures in Flagstaff peak in July, with average highs of 86.9°F. The hottest it has ever been that month is 102.0°F.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 57.6°F – 85.5°F

🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.

🌧️ Rainiest Period in Flagstaff

Flagstaff sees its highest rainfall in August, receiving approximately 69 mm of precipitation.
🌧️July to January (avg) · up to 69 mm

☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F

🌡️ Flagstaff Monthly Temperature Guide

July is the hottest month in Flagstaff, with average highs reaching 87.0°F, while January is the coldest with lows dropping to 23.7°F.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Flagstaff

August is the wettest month in Flagstaff with about 69 mm, while June is the driest at 9 mm.

Rainfall is concentrated in the summer months. Humidity stays relatively low (around 50%), peaking during winter months, which creates cold and dry conditions.

☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.

💨Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:52.9°F
Avg Annual Rainfall:469 mm
Avg Humidity:50%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

Across 45 years of records, Flagstaff's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 102.0°F in July 2021, and its coldest dropped to -13.5°F in December 1990. 2025 was the warmest year overall and 1982 the coolest.

📅 Explore Flagstaff Weather by Month

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Flagstaff's recorded history was 2025 (avg: 56.3°F), while the coldest was 1982 (avg: 50.4°F).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Flagstaff's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °F

Flagstaff's temperatures shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 102.0°F in July 2021, while the lowest dropped to -13.5°F in December 1990.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Flagstaff shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025 🔥
69.8°F56.3°F42.8°F98.4°F9.7°F41744%2.4 m/s
2024
68.9°F55.6°F42.4°F99.3°F10.6°F39446%2.3 m/s
2023
65.8°F53.1°F40.5°F99.0°F3.7°F46251%2.4 m/s
2022
66.6°F53.8°F41.2°F96.1°F5.4°F45948%2.3 m/s
2021
68.0°F55.0°F42.1°F102.0°F6.1°F46646%2.4 m/s
2020
68.7°F55.2°F41.7°F99.1°F12.2°F20943%2.4 m/s
2019
65.1°F52.3°F39.6°F94.8°F-2.9°F52951%2.5 m/s
2018
68.2°F55.0°F41.7°F97.9°F13.1°F39645%2.3 m/s
2017
68.0°F55.0°F42.1°F98.6°F3.2°F34448%2.4 m/s
2016
66.6°F53.8°F40.8°F99.5°F4.3°F48751%2.3 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Flagstaff?▼

Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), July is typically the hottest month in Flagstaff, Arizona, with average high temperatures around 87.0°F.

What is the coldest month in Flagstaff?▼

January is the coldest month in Flagstaff, with average low temperatures around 23.7°F.

What is the rainiest month in Flagstaff?▼

August receives the most rainfall with approximately 69 mm, while June is the driest with 9 mm.

What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Flagstaff?▼

The highest recorded temperature was 102.0°F in July 2021. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Flagstaff?▼

The lowest recorded temperature was -13.5°F in December 1990.

How many years of data does this page cover?▼

This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.

How much sunlight does Flagstaff get?▼

Flagstaff receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 8.19 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Arizona.

Where does this weather data come from?▼

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 1981–2025
  • Years: 45