Payson, AZ

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Green Valley Park in Payson, Arizona
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Today’s Forecast:

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72°F
High: 74° | Low: 58°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KPAN
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 35%
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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 58. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night:Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  22 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 78°F. Risk of evening rain (33%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 68°F. High rain probability (78%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 78°F. Risk of rain later today (33%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 68°F. High rain probability (78%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  22 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 78°F. Risk of evening rain (33%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 68°F. High rain probability (78%). Light wind (6 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Payson

Payson is a Rim Country base for forest trails, campgrounds, creek corridors, Tonto Natural Bridge trips, small-town events, and drives toward the Mogollon Rim.

Make the Most of a Payson Day

Use Payson for flexible planning between lower desert heat and higher rim weather. Storms, fire restrictions, and road conditions can decide whether the better day is a hike, campground plan, town event, or scenic drive.

Weather Tips for Payson

  • Monsoon storms, lightning, flash flooding near washes and creeks, wildfire risk, smoke, cold nights, and winter travel can all affect Rim Country 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.
  • 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 Payson, including Payson, Pine and Strawberry approaches, Tonto Natural Bridge, nearby creeks, and close-in Rim Country trail and campground areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Payson
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
  • Green Valley Park
  • Houston Mesa
  • Pine
  • Strawberry
  • East Verde River
  • Mazatzal foothills

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Payson 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 Payson

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72°F
High: 74° | Low: 58°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KPAN
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 35%
Sun ⛈
80° 56°
33%
Mon ⛈
70° 55°
78%
Tue ⛈
69° 50°
76%
Wed ⛈
73° 50°
24%
Thu ☀
80° 53°
0%
Fri ☀
80° 54°
0%
Sat ☀
82° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

80° Sun 70° Mon 69° Tue 73° Wed 80° Thu 80° Fri 82° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

56° Sun 55° Mon 50° Tue 50° Wed 53° Thu 54° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 17 Sun 21 Mon 21 Tue 23 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri 6 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 11:20 pm CDT