Flagstaff weather in August

Flagstaff, United States
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August in Flagstaff: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Flagstaff · #216 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Flagstaff climate normals — August

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Rainfall93 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity63%💧 humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight13.4 h
Wind14 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Flagstaff in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Flagstaff?
August in Flagstaff: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Flagstaff on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Flagstaff in August?
In August, Flagstaff averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 92.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Flagstaff in August?
Flagstaff has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in August.

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