Strawberry CraterStrawberry Crater at a Glance
Things to Do
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Strawberry Crater
Best in spring or autumn for hiking and comfortable temperatures.
Spring
March-May · 5-22°C (41-72°F)
Cooler hiking conditions and wildflowers at lower elevations.
Autumn
September-November · 8-24°C (46-75°F)
Milder temperatures and clearer skies.
Summer
June-August · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Hotter, with monsoon storms possible-visit early or late in the day.
Weather & Climate near Strawberry Crater
Climate
Strawberry Crater's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 8° | -3° | 29 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 11° | 0° | 29 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 15° | 4° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 20° | 8° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 25° | 15° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 31° | 20° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 33° | 23° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 31° | 22° | 53 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 28° | 18° | 36 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 22° | 12° | 28 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 14° | 3° | 28 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 8° | -3° | 28 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Strawberry Crater
Accessible by dirt roads off State Route 89A north of Flagstaff and the Sunset Crater area. A high‑clearance vehicle is recommended for some access tracks; combine with a visit to nearby national monuments (Sunset Crater and Wupatki) for paved access and interpretive trails.
Tips for Visiting Strawberry Crater
- Drive the Navajo Nation roads only in dry weather unless experienced; high clearance and four‑wheel drive are recommended for nearby trails.
- Bring sunscreen and at least 2 liters of water per person-Arizona sun is intense even on cool days.
- Combine a visit with the Sunset Crater area to see a variety of volcanic landforms in one trip.