soupershape,
Being a native Arizonan, my feedback might
be biased in favor of ArizonaArizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') | The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. | , because I love this place so much. On the other
hand, my feedback might also be based on fact :-).
Arizona is
a great place to live.. other than the occasional dust storm and monsoonMonsoon | (mo'n-SOON) | A season in Arizona of high winds and moisture, normally during July, August, and September. The Arizona Monsoon begins officially after the third consecutive day of the dew point reaching 55 degrees or higher, indicating higher humidity. During the monsoon, dust storms are typical, and rainfall is increased, causing flash floods. | , there
really aren't any natural disasters. Forest fires are common over the
summer, but not anywhere near Phoenix.
You'll find that the
weather is a lot drier. On the surface, the lack of humidity would seem
much more comfortable and enjoyable during the hotter months. And it is.
However, it's also more dangerous, and it's hard for newcomers to tell
when they are overheating or dehydrating.. the symptoms are not obvious.
So make sure you keep hydrated when spending outside. Plus, my wife says
that the lack of humidity is great for her hair.
We have over
300 days of sunshine each year. To avoid the heat, summer months should
either be spent indoors or up in the northern country. Winters are very
mild.
|