Sedona, AZ
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Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (27%). Light wind (13 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 65°F. Risk of rain later today (27%). Light wind (13 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (27%). Light wind (13 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Sedona
Sedona is a red rock planning page for trailheads, mountain-bike routes, scenic drives, creekside stops, campgrounds, and outdoor time around Oak Creek and the surrounding sandstone country.
Make the Most of a Sedona Day
Use early starts in warm seasons, watch storm timing around exposed rock and washes, and keep a less crowded backup route ready. Weather and parking pressure both matter when choosing a trail or scenic stop.
Weather Tips for Sedona
- Strong sun, limited shade, summer heat, lightning, slick rock after rain, flash flooding in washes, and winter ice in shaded spots can all affect Sedona plans.
- If thunder is possible, finish exposed overlooks, ridges, open desert, and longer trail routes early.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Never treat dry washes or canyon bottoms as safe during nearby storms because runoff can arrive from miles away.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Sedona, including Sedona, Oak Creek, Village of Oak Creek, nearby red rock trailheads, Oak Creek Canyon, and state park access within the main visitor corridor. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Oak Creek
- Village of Oak Creek
- Red Rock State Park
- Slide Rock State Park
- Oak Creek Canyon
- West Sedona
- Bell Rock area
- Boynton Canyon area
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Sedona rather than forcing one itinerary. Match heat, sun exposure, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, fire restrictions, elevation, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.