Flagstaff, AZ

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Flagstaff, Arizona, looking north at the San Fransisco Peaks
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Today’s Forecast:

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64°F
High: 65° | Low: 44°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KFLG
Observed at: 8:30 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 42%
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 12:01PM MST until September 29 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ (Expires: September 30, 2026 1:00 am)
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Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive and long duration rainfall. * WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding will be possible over burn areas, low-water crossings, creeks, streams, washes and swimming holes. Larger creeks and rivers may exceed bankfull. Flooding of paved roads and highway underpasses will be possible. Unpaved roads could become muddy and impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure will interact with tropical moisture from the eastern Pacific. This could potentially produce numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms, with heavy rain that will fall over saturated soils and burn scars. This could lead to localized flash flooding and rises on local rivers, such as the Little Colorado River. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff. Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 1 to 7 mph.
Sunday:A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night:Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  29 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (29%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 60°F. High rain probability (88%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  26 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 70°F. Risk of evening rain (29%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 60°F. High rain probability (88%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  29 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (29%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 60°F. High rain probability (88%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.


About Flagstaff

Flagstaff is a high-country outdoor hub for ponderosa forest trails, volcanic landscapes, mountain biking, campgrounds, winter snow, national monuments, and day trips across northern Arizona.

Make the Most of a Flagstaff Day

Use Flagstaff as a flexible base: choose forest trails and bike routes in stable weather, shift toward shorter monument visits when storms build, and check winter road conditions before higher-elevation plans.

Weather Tips for Flagstaff

  • Elevation, snow, icy travel, cold nights, monsoon storms, lightning, wildfire restrictions, and smoke can all change Flagstaff-area plans.
  • Elevation can change temperature, wind, storms, and road conditions quickly, even within a short drive.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Smoke, dust, and fire restrictions can change plans during dry and windy stretches, especially away from town services.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Flagstaff, including Flagstaff, nearby Coconino National Forest trail systems, national monuments east and north of town, and mountain access toward Snowbowl. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Walnut Canyon National Monument
  • Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
  • Wupatki National Monument
  • Arizona Snowbowl
  • Fort Tuthill County Park
  • Kachina Village
  • Mormon Lake
  • Coconino National Forest

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Flagstaff 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.

7-Day Forecast for Flagstaff

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64°F
High: 65° | Low: 44°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KFLG
Observed at: 8:30 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 42%
Sun 🌧
72° 48°
29%
Mon ⛈
62° 42°
88%
Tue ⛈
62° 42°
75%
Wed ⛈
67° 43°
20%
Thu ☀
73° 46°
1%
Fri ☀
74° 47°
1%
Sat ☀
75° --°
2%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

72° Sun 62° Mon 62° Tue 67° Wed 73° Thu 74° Fri 75° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

48° Sun 42° Mon 42° Tue 43° Wed 46° Thu 47° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 29 Sun 21 Mon 21 Tue 23 Wed 29 Thu 29 Fri 29 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 9:35 pm CDT