Flagstaff weather in October

Flagstaff, United States
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October in Flagstaff: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Flagstaff · #175 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Flagstaff climate normals — October

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low7°C / 45°F
Rainfall20 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity50%🍃 comfortable
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine10.3 h/day
Daylight11.3 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall1.3 cm / 0.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

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

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Flagstaff in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Flagstaff?
October in Flagstaff: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Flagstaff on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Flagstaff in October?
In October, Flagstaff averages a daily high of 18.9°C and a low of 7.2°C, with about 20.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Flagstaff in October?
Flagstaff has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in October.
Does it snow in Flagstaff in October?
Flagstaff sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in October.

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