Bellemont is an unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, located along Interstate 40, about 11 miles (18 km) west-northwest of Flagstaff.
At an elevation of 7,132 feet (2,174 m), it is claimed to be the highest settlement along historic Route 66.
[4] On October 6, 2010, Bellemont was struck by three rare strong tornadoes in short succession.
overpass for Interstate 40 in Bellemont, then being struck by a passing car on the eastbound side.
[6][7] The Bellemont region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C).