Flagstaff is known as the “City of Seven Wonders,”
Flagstaff is a small city located in the north central Arizona, situated at the base of San Francisco Peaks, a 12,633-foot-high dormant volcano. Flagstaff is located at the intersection of US Interstate 40 and US Interstate 17, making it a hub for transport in the Northern Arizona area.
Flagstaff is the county seat of Coconino County, the second largest in the United States, which encompasses the winter ski resort, Arizona Snow Bowl, Meteor Crater, the Painted Desert and Oak Creek Canyon. Flagstaff stands as the gateway to many nearby national parks and monuments -- Sunset Crater National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, Grand Canyon National Park, and Petrified Forest National Park.
Flagstaff is also a center for astronomical research, with the Lowell Observatory and stations of the U.S. Naval Observatory and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Flagstaff is a community rich with cultural diversity, beauty, and history as well as amazing educational, recreational and scientific opportunities. Our city government is devoted to enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, as well as the many visitors that grace Northern Arizona.
Housing Cost
Single family homes range from $200,000 to $250,000. Condos range from $90,000 to $160,000 and Manufactured Homes range from $100,000 to $170,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 57,391. Flagstaff covers 63.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 6,903 feet above sea level.
Climate
Flagstaff, AZ climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 80.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 11.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 36 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 31 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Flagstaff is 22.10 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 2.93 Inches.
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