Autumn in Arizona is unlike anywhere else in the country. I like to think you can experience a little bit of every “second summer” and exciting fall adventure, and most of it with only a short drive.
When Does Fall Begin in Phoenix and Tucson?
If you love the cooler fall weather, depending on where you are, you might have a long wait. In Phoenix and Tucson, the shift from blazing hot to mild and pleasant happens about late September to mid-October.
Fall arrives slowly and much later than it seems like it should. The desert is reluctant to let go of that lingering summer heat.
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How Soon Does Fall Arrive in Flagstaff and Alpine?
Flagstaff, on the other hand, is at a much higher elevation, about 7,000 feet, versus around 1,100 feet for Phoenix. As you can imagine, it gets colder sooner in Lumberjack country. They start donning sweaters around mid-September.
The same for Alpine and other places in Apache County. Located at around 8,000 feet, it starts getting chilly there in early to mid-September…