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Flagstaff, Arizona fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color around Flagstaff peaks about October 9, with the best viewing from roughly October 7 to October 15. Color here is usually more muted than in the classic foliage regions, so aim for the peak window.

Typical peak
October 9
Best viewing
Oct 7 – Oct 15
Color starts
Around Sep 27
Leaves mostly down
Around Oct 22
Elevation
6,900 ft
Color potential
Limited

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Typical season

Peak around October 9. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.

The season at a glance

Sep 1Oct 1Nov 1Nov 30Typical peak Oct 9

Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.

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Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Flagstaff?

In a typical year, fall color around Flagstaff peaks about October 9, with the best viewing from roughly October 7 to October 15. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.

How long does peak color last in Flagstaff?

Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around September 27, and most leaves are down by about October 22.

What trees color up around Flagstaff?

The main fall color in this area comes from quaking aspen, eastern cottonwood, tamarack and larch. See the leaf guide to identify them.

Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.