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Sedona Weather Forecast

Sedona weather: 91°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 91°F now🕔 1:25 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 10.000

Summary

Sedona is a city in Arizona. Sedona is known for Red rock formations and trails. It has a population of about 10.000.

Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in Sedona with overcast. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 76°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 19%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Sedona is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.

The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 100 mi away. Nearby highlights include Slide Rock State Park, Colorado River, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Grand Canyon National Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 7.9°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Sedona today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Sedona

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Sedona right now

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91°F
Overcast · feels like 93°F
Humidity36%
Wind3 mph SE
Gusts4 mph
UV index0.3 · Low
Cloud cover97%
Pressure873 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 38 mi
Air quality45 · Good
Sunrise5:52 AM
Sunset7:06 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:25 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

See the Sedona forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

7 PM☁️90°11%4 mph
8 PM☁️87°5%5 mph
9 PM☁️84°3%6 mph
10 PM☁️83°2%4 mph
11 PM☁️81°1%4 mph
12 AM☁️80°1%5 mph
1 AM☁️80°1%6 mph
2 AM☁️79°1%4 mph
3 AM☁️78°1%4 mph
4 AM☁️77°1%4 mph
5 AM☁️76°1%7 mph
6 AM☁️77°1%7 mph
7 AM☁️79°1%5 mph
8 AM☁️85°1%1 mph
9 AM☁️86°1%2 mph
10 AM☁️90°1%4 mph
11 AM☁️94°1%6 mph
12 PM☁️96°2%7 mph
1 PM☁️98°6%9 mph
2 PM☁️95°9%20 mph
3 PM☁️96°13%9 mph
4 PM☁️97°12%15 mph
5 PM🌤️93°8%19 mph
6 PM🌤️92°8%11 mph

16-day forecast for Sedona

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast100° / 76°19%14 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast98° / 76°13%20 mph8
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast96° / 75°9%15 mph7
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle99° / 72°2% · 0,0 in19 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast100° / 76°4%18 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌤️ Mainly clear101° / 76°2%12 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast101° / 77°5%14 mph8
Sat, Aug 29⛅ Partly cloudy99° / 77°6%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌤️ Mainly clear99° / 76°12%17 mph8
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle96° / 76°16% · 0,0 in9 mph8
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle96° / 76°11% · 0,0 in12 mph7
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle97° / 74°32% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast96° / 74°31%17 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle94° / 73°28% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle95° / 72°29% · 0,1 in15 mph8
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Drizzle92° / 71°29% · 0,1 in18 mph8

Climate in Sedona month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January51°29°0,9 in★★★☆☆
February59°35°1,7 in★★★☆☆
March65°39°1,9 in★★★★
April70°42°1,2 in★★★★
May80°52°0,3 in★★★★★
June92°64°0,7 in★★★★★
July94°68°1,3 in★★★★
August92°67°1,3 in★★★★★
September85°60°1,1 in★★★★★
October76°49°1,6 in★★★★
November61°38°1,6 in★★★★
December58°35°0,3 in★★★★

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Sedona

45
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.54.7 µg/m³
PM107.7 µg/m³
Ozone76 µg/m³
NO₂2.9 µg/m³
UV index0.3 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:52 AM
Sunset7:06 PM
Daylight13h 14m
Solar noon12:29 PM
Golden hour (am)5:52 AM - 6:52 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:06 PM - 7:06 PM
Blue hour (am)5:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset1:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Sedona

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sedona?

Sedona is a city in Arizona. Its coordinates are 34.8697, -111.761. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Sedona right now?

It is currently 91°F (33°C) with overcast. Humidity is 36% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sedona?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sedona, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sedona in?

Sedona observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:25 AM.

How many people live in Sedona?

Sedona has a population of approximately 10.000.

What is the nearest airport to Sedona?

The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 100 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 209 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sedona?

Popular options include Slide Rock State Park, Colorado River, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls and Petrified Forest National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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