Sedona Weather: How's the weather in Sedona, AZ?

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We're often asked when is the best time to take a Sedona retreat vacation. The answer is any time! In fact, the weather is one of the best things about being here. Located 4,400 feet above sea level, Sedona is about half way in elevation between the Colorado Plateau to the north, and the Sonoran Desert to the south. This gives us a mild four season climate that is cooler than Phoenix and warmer than Flagstaff.

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, each season in Sedona has something special to offer. The summer "monsoon season" usually lasts from early July to mid September, bringing spectacular afternoon thunderstorms and rainbows. Fall colors peak in late October and early November.

The average annual precipitation in Sedona is 17.15 inches, with most of the moisture coming in the winter months. It does snow here, which makes the scenery even better! Snow typically does not stay on the ground for more than a day or two.

The warmest months are June, July and August, with approximately 20 days per year exceeding 100°F. The record high temperature recorded in Sedona is 110°F.

Sedona Average Temperature & Precipitation By Month
Jan: high 55°F, low 29°F, 1.70 inches Feb: high 59°F, low 32°F, 1.54 inches Mar: high 63°F, low 35°F, 1.67 inches Apr: high 72°F, low 42°F, 1.17 inches May: high 81°F, low 49°F, 0.58 inches Jun: high 90°F, low 57°F, 0.49 inches	Jul: high 95°F, low 65°F, 1.89 inches Aug: high 95°F, low 63°F, 2.42 inches Sep: high 88°F, low 58°F, 1.51 inches Oct: high 77°F, low 48°F, 1.10 inches Nov: high 65°F, low 37°F, 1.32 inches Dec: high 56°F, low 30°F, 1.73 inches

This page last updated:
07/20/08

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Sedona Weather: How's the weather in Sedona, AZ?

Sedona Average Temperature & Precipitation By Month