What is the weather like in Flagstaff vs Phoenix in January?

In January, Flagstaff averages 6°C high / -8°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm.

Flagstaff vs Phoenix in January

Phoenix is the better pick in January — 78 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Flagstaff is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Flagstaff vs Phoenix — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Flagstaff	🇺🇸 Phoenix
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	1°C	17°C
Avg high / low	6° / -8°	20° / 8°
Rainfall	63 mm	16 mm
Rainy days	7	3
Humidity	62%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	40	59

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Flagstaff 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best September53
Phoenix 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry · best March78

Flagstaff vs Phoenix in January — FAQ

Is January better in Flagstaff or Phoenix?: Phoenix is the better pick in January — 78 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Flagstaff is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Flagstaff vs Phoenix in January?: In January, Flagstaff averages 6°C high / -8°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm.