In the summer, Flagstaff is cool and comfortable with an average daytime high of 81 degrees, and a low of 50. The winter offers sunny days and beautiful snow scenes. Flagstaff has an average of 288 days of sunshine each year as well as a mild four-season climate offering excellent conditions for study and recreation. Because of the location on the Colorado Plateau, NAU has ready access to Grand Canyon National Park and many national monuments, as well as forests, deserts, mountains, lakes, unique and varied geological phenomena, ruins of early Indian cultures, sites of significant historical interest and the homes of several Native American peoples. The diverse landscape offers an exciting array of recreational activities from hiking and biking to skiing and rafting.
Natural panoramas abound, providing great opportunities for photographers and sightseers.
Flagstaff boasts a friendly, small town, atmosphere combined with outstanding cultural, scientific and recreational opportunities. Cultural resources include the Flagstaff Symphony, the Flagstaff Festival of the Arts, the Museum of Northern Arizona , the Pioneer Historical Museum, and Riordan State Historical Park. Flagstaff is also home to the Lowell Observatory , from which Pluto was discovered in 1930. Other nearby attractions include Walnut Canyon and Meteor Crater, the result of a meteor impact nearly 49,000 years ago. For more information about Flagstaff visit the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce page .