New Year's Eve in Arizona: Rainy Start to 2026

Rain and Wind Predicted for New Year's Eve and Day

Arizona is set to welcome the new year with a wet twist. The weather forecast indicates rain for both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, urging outdoor celebrants to consider packing an umbrella and a jacket.

Detailed Forecast

• December 31st (New Year's Eve)
• Late Evening: Increasing chances of showers.
• Phoenix: Cloudy with a 50% chance of rain.

• Winds: Picking up, especially along the Colorado River.

• January 1st (New Year's Day)
• Daytime: Likely rain throughout, with estimates of a quarter to half an inch of rainfall.
• Evening: Showers easing off by late Thursday.

• January 2nd (Friday)
• Weather: Partly sunny skies.
• Temperatures: Highs in the mid to upper 60s on Thursday and lower 70s on Friday.

Temperature Outlook

• Phoenix: Warmer than usual, with temperatures climbing above 70 degrees. The average for late December is around 65 degrees.
• High Country (Flagstaff): Rain chances starting late on December 31st and increasing through New Year's Day. Temperatures will stay in the upper 40s to mid-50s, with no snow expected.

Snow Levels

• Elevation: Snow levels are expected to stay high, around 8,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level.
• Flagstaff: Sitting at 7,000 feet, it will miss out on any snowfall.