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Flagstaff weather in August

Average highs of 79°F, lows of 51°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Flagstaff’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 79°F and lows of 51°F. That is 3° cooler than July, and 17° above the yearly average high.

Average high
79°F
Average low
51°F
Precipitation
3.0 in
Wet days
13
Sunrise · sunset
5:46 AM · 7:16 PM

August across the year

  1. 43°18°Jan
  2. 46°20°Feb
  3. 52°24°Mar
  4. 59°28°Apr
  5. 68°35°May
  6. 79°43°Jun
  7. 82°51°Jul
  8. 79°51°Aug
  9. 74°43°Sep
  10. 64°32°Oct
  11. 52°23°Nov
  12. 43°17°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.

August is good for

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July82°F51°F2.6 in
August79°F51°F3.0 in
September74°F43°F1.8 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Flagstaff and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Flagstaff in August?

Average highs are 79°F and average lows 51°F, for a daily mean of 65°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Flagstaff in August?

August averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Flagstaff in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 5:46 AM and sets about 7:16 PM, for roughly 13.5 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Flagstaff?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. August is warm.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Flagstaff Pulliam Ap station (3.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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