Flagstaff, AZ
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 55°F. Low rain risk (21%). Light wind (14 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 55°F. Low rain risk (21%). Light wind (14 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 55°F. Low rain risk (21%). Light wind (14 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
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.