According to the City Data website, Flagstaff, Arizona is a city located 146 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona. Flagstaff has four distinct seasons and has a cool desert climate because its elevation is just under 7,000 feet above sea level.
The Arizona Leisure website reports the average temperatures for Flagstaff in February are an average high of 45 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 17 degrees. Country Studies explains the mean temperature for Flagstaff in February is 32 degrees.
Arizona Leisure reports Flagstaff receives an average of 2.5 inches of precipitation in February. Annual snowfall begins in the Flagstaff area in mid-October, with heavy snowfall usually anticipated in February, according to City Data.
The National Weather Service Forecast Office reports temperatures in Flagstaff, Arizona are on average cooler than those found in other areas of Arizona because of the elevation of the city. Flagstaff also has a large difference between day and night average temperatures, because it is situated in a desert region.
