Flagstaff offers four distinct seasons and more moderate temperatures than Arizona’s desert areas, yet the winter can still bring severe storms and rainfall.
This page gathers together information on when, how much and how often it snows in Flagstaff as well as annual statistics.
January
Flagstaff offers four distinct seasons and more comfortable temperatures than Phoenix, while its high altitude often brings snowfall during wintertime.
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport recorded its largest single-day snowfall ever on Jan. 25, 2021 – more than 14 inches of accumulation brought more school closures, and making travel difficult into Tuesday morning.
February
Flagstaff was enveloped by snow today as residents took pictures and posted them to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
At an elevation of over 7,000 feet, Snow City receives snow for most of the year – making it a truly amazing place for people who cherish all four seasons! Heavy snowfall years see over 25.4 inches fall as new snow, while light snowfall years see a total of less than 9 inches. Heavy snowfall years see over 25.4 inches while light snowfall years see less than 9 inches total new accumulation.
March
Flagstaff typically experiences snowstorms of 10 inches or more of fresh snow six times annually. Blizzards that dump this amount all at once occur once or twice annually.
The storm that lashed Arizona this week dumped massive amounts of snowfall on Flagstaff, Williams and Forest Lakes east of Payson – helping alleviate drought conditions in these regions. A break in snowy conditions is expected over this weekend/Monday; breezy to windy conditions should prevail instead.
April
Flagstaff is a college town located in northern Arizona with a diverse mix of people. Surrounded by mountains and boasting breathtaking natural surroundings, Flagstaff also provides plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Flagstaff typically experiences moderately cold and windy conditions with fairly high humidity levels. On average, Flagstaff experiences approximately 34% cloud-free daylight per day according to historical records. This graph illustrates this average amount of sunshine available daily.
May
Flagstaff sits at 6,910 feet of elevation and enjoys significantly cooler weather than Phoenix metro area. It is well known for four distinct seasons and frequent snowfall.
Arizona was hit with an intense snowstorm this week, forcing local roads to close and classes at Northern Arizona University being cancelled, while Coconino Community College campus closed as well.
The snowstorm brought more than two feet of snowfall in some locations; 12 News has an extensive photo gallery from this event below. Check them out!
June
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff reports that this past winter was one of the snowiest ever recorded since records began in the late 1800s. Snowstorms that have hit northern Arizona this week forced closure of schools like Coconino Community College and Northern Arizona University, prompting school closure notices and forcing school closure.
This page displays annual data on when and how much it snows in Flagstaff, Arizona, as well as providing an easy-to-understand listing of snowiest days since 1899. This information gives context for understanding snowfall at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
July
Snow has led to school closures across northern Arizona and traffic delays on multiple highways, but weekend and Monday look promising as a break is anticipated from the snowfall.
Flagstaff typically sees some sort of precipitation 83 days a year – including rain, snow and sleet.
August
Flagstaff has experienced several winter storms this month, but the latest one may have been its most devastating: It brought two feet of snow in just 24 hours and set a record for accumulation on any one day.
Winter Storm Stella caused many disruptions for travelers and schools, with Northern Arizona University canceling classes until further notice while Coconino Community College put its courses on a delayed schedule.
This information comes from weather data compiled at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport dating back to 1951.
September
Flagstaff saw its first snowfall of the season last week, leading schools to close and residents to begin cleaning off their snow shovels in preparation.
This page compiles data and information regarding when, how much, and how often it snows in Flagstaff. Additionally, monthly and yearly counts from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport’s records show snowfall totals for monthly and yearly totals respectively. Furthermore, an accompanying table presents weather extremes since 1951 in Flagstaff.
October
Flagstaff is currently experiencing one of its strongest snowstorms of this winter. Plows are working nonstop to clear roads. Coconino Community College and Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff campuses operate with two-hour delayed starts Thursday morning.
Flagstaff experiences two seasons: windy (January 30 to July 2) and calmer (July 2 to January 30). Wind speed varies significantly throughout the year with afternoon winds being particularly powerful.
