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Weather · September

Flagstaff weather in September

Average highs of 74°F, lows of 43°F and 1.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Flagstaff’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 74°F and lows of 43°F. That is 5° cooler than August, and 12° above the yearly average high.

Average high
74°F
Average low
43°F
Precipitation
1.8 in
Wet days
8
Sunrise · sunset
6:09 AM · 6:34 PM

September 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 September

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

September is good for

What’s on in Flagstaff in September

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Around Flagstaff

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See Flagstaff

A look around town before you go.

September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August79°F51°F3.0 in
September74°F43°F1.8 in
October64°F32°F1.5 in

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

Questions

How hot does it get in Flagstaff in September?

Average highs are 74°F and average lows 43°F, for a daily mean of 58°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Flagstaff in September?

September averages 1.8 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Flagstaff in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:09 AM and sets about 6:34 PM, for roughly 12.4 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Flagstaff?

Yes. September is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

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

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