In Arizona we are in the midst of hot summer temps. This weekend, depending on what part of the Phoenix Valley you may have been in the temps were 118, 120 or something in that vicinity. HOT!  With the hot summer temps comes the monsoons. Monsoons in Arizona are sudden onsets of rain and they can also have accompanying winds.

The official "wet period" of the Arizona Monsoon begins when the daily dew point is 55  or higher for three consecutive days. On average this occurs during the first two weeks of July.

 

Because the desert gets little year round rain, the ground does not absorb rain very quickly, so during the monsoons it can lead to rapid flooding of roads and other areas. It pays to be save and not take chances.  If a road appears to be flooded do not attempt to go thru the flooded water, even if it does not appear very high. Attempting to go thru the water filled roadway may lead to becoming stranded and you needing to be rescued. Every summer there are photos that appear on the news of stranded motorists standing on the top of their cars waiting for a helicopter to some and rescue them. Arizona has even implemented a "Stupid Motorist Law" -- seriously.

For other monsoon info and tips, visit our blog post on this topic.

If you are not from Arizona and planning a summer trip here, plan for the high temps, drink LOTS of water, bring cool clothing --- and above all be safe during monsoon season.

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This post is copyright of Bob and Carolin Benjamin, Benjamin Realty LLC, Gold Canyon and East Phoenix Arizona Valley Realtors. 480-201-3001. 

 

6 Comments on Arizona Monsoon Season Tips

JUL
05
2011
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We are getting the monsoonal humidity and cloudiness but no rain so far over here in La Quinta
12:52pm • #1
JUL
09
2011
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Bob & Carolin, hard to believe that in the desert there could be Monsoon Season, most people think that it is only in the Jungle:)
6:10pm • #2
JUL
22
2011
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Hi Bob and Carolin - I like the monsoon season and the thunder storms, but you are right about being prepared with lots of water, appropriate clothing. And the flash flooding does occur quickly!
12:23pm • #3
AUG
02
2011
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Hi Bob & Carolin ~ I can't even imagine temps like that!  Here in the Pacific Northwest we think it's "hot" if it hits 85*!  I also learned something new in your post -- wasn't aware before that you have a monsoon season in AZ.  Try to stay cool!
11:36pm • #4
AUG
11
2011
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Hi Bob and Carolin- We have had a few monsoon type rains around my neck of the woods lately. We call them downpours here. Sudden, intense and vicious with roadways ponding which makes driving hazardous. Luckily we are having a break from the heat and humidity right now. We did not even hot 90 today! Woo Hoo!
7:43pm • #5
SEP
15
2011
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Bob & Carolin,

I had no idea Arizona had a Monsoon season. Great information and wise tips for local travel.

Steve
3:32pm • #6

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