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Weather · October

Flagstaff weather in October

Average highs of 64°F, lows of 32°F and 1.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Flagstaff’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 64°F and lows of 32°F. That is 10° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
64°F
Average low
32°F
Precipitation
1.5 in
Wet days
5
Snow
1.5 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:32 AM · 5:52 PM

October 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 October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.

October is good for

What’s on in Flagstaff in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Flagstaff

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See Flagstaff

A look around town before you go.

October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September74°F43°F1.8 in
October64°F32°F1.5 in
November52°F23°F1.6 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Flagstaff in October?

Average highs are 64°F and average lows 32°F, for a daily mean of 48°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Flagstaff in October?

October averages 1.5 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Flagstaff in October?

Yes, about 1.5 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Flagstaff in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:32 AM and sets about 5:52 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Flagstaff?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. October is mild, with Halloween events.

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

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