Surrounded by natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff offers dozens of inns, a multitude of hotel and motel accommodations, conference and meeting venues, more than 200 restaurants, numerous night spots, and a variety of cultural, historic and scientific attractions. Flagstaff offers clean mountain air, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, historic downtown charm and a Western legacy of pioneer ranchers, railroad builders and lumbermen.
Flagstaff’s four-season climate provides something for everyone.
January – April. Refreshing days and crisp nights! Nights are cold, snow is possible with temperatures warming up during the day.
May – August. Perfect summer weather! Days are comfortable with cooler temperatures in the evening. During the summer monsoon season of July through mid-September, afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers are possible.
September – October. It’s the perfect season to enjoy the fall colors! Days are comfortably cool and refreshing with slightly chilly evening temperatures.
November – December. Enjoy Flagstaff’s beautiful winter wonderland! Nights are cold, snow is possible with temperatures warming up during the day.
How did Flagstaff get its name?
Pioneers peeled a giant ponderosa pine log and raised a flag to celebrate the U.S. Centennial in 1876 and the name stuck.
Background of Flagstaff
- Population 61,270
- Average age of Resident: 27 year old
- Annual Temp 61.2
- Annual Rainfall 21.23”
- Annual Snowfall 99.2” (8th snowiest city)
- 300 days of sunshine
- 125 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona
- 2004 source US Census
Flagstaff Emergency Services
- Police Department 779-3646 | 911 E. Sawmill Road
- Fire Department 779-7688 | 211 W. Aspen Ave.
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
- Flagstaff Membership Services 774-4505 | 101 W. Route 66
Federal Government
- Main Post Office 527-2440 2400 | N. Postal Blvd
- Downtown Post Office 779-3589 | 104 N. Agassiz St.
- Water Resources | 556-7136
City of Flagstaff
- Flagstaff City Hall 774-5281 | 211 W. Aspen Ave
- Water-Sewer Administration 779-7646
- Waste Collection Services 774-0668
- Parks & Recreation 213-2300
- Streets 779-1605
- Building Inspection 779-7362
- Community Development 779-7610
- Planning & Zoning 779-7632
- Flagstaff Metro Planning Org. 779-7650
Department of Transportation| 1851 S. Milton
- Drivers License, Title, Registration 779-7562
Coconino County
- County Assessor 779-6502
- Public Works Administration 525-2735
- Community Development Planning & Zoning 779-6716
- County Information 774-5011
- Recorder 779-6585
- Voter Registration 779-6589
