Arizona's Varied Weather

Most people think of Arizona as simply very hotwell as other snow activities.
and dry. What you may not know is that theArizona also has many lakes that residents and
many types of weather can be found in Arizonavisitors alike enjoy plenty of fishing, camping,
especially depending on the area. The Nationswimming and skiing. It is because of the year
mostly hears about the hot weather in popularround great weather that Arizonans enjoy that
cities like Phoenix and Tucson but Arizona has sokeeps this state growing rapidly. Think about it,
many areas such as the mountains that havethere are no real times of the year or any days
cooler weather and even much snow. A couple ofthat keep people locked inside their homes.
these are popular spots like Sedona, Flagstaff orArizona is not in an area that gets hurricanes,
Show Low and Pinetop.tornados, extreme weather conditions (except in
Central Arizona enjoys mild temperatures in themountain areas) and few if any rainstorms that
months of mid October thru most of April. Mildkeep people from getting to work or school.
being October's average around 88 degrees whileEmployers can count on their employees being at
December and January average around 65work every day of the year based on weather
degrees. February and March tend to average inconditions so many companies bring their offices
the 70's and April back at the 80's.to Arizona so they can be sure there are no days
During this wonderful mild temperature period thatthat would keep their employees from getting to
central Arizona is enjoying the mountain areas likework.
Show Low or Flagstaff, the average temperatureThe only extreme weather that Arizona does get
will be much lower. These areas have averages inis obviously HEAT! Yes, it can get VERY hot in
the forties for the months of November,the summer months but Arizonans go from their
December and January and can see several feetair conditioned homes to their air conditioned cars
of snow. In October, September, March and Aprilto their air conditioned offices and back again.
they enjoy temperatures that average in theMost malls are indoors, many homeowners have
sixties while the average even into June will onlypools and other than the outside work force the
jump to the seventies. In the more central areasheat does not affect other careers in general.
of Arizona, you can enjoy the sun most everyEnjoy Arizona for all its great weather and many
day of the year and then still drive just a fewdifferent things to do!
hours away and find skiing or snowboarding as