This is the arizona monsoon, a seasonal phenomenon that gets its name from the arabic word mausim, which means season or windshift. That is why we caution you to be aware of the weather when planning your vacation. The arizona monsoon season in the phoenix area can be quite variable. Many different factors throughout the spring and early summer.
Although there are now fewer storms, the largest monsoon thunderstorms bring heavier rain and stronger winds than did the monsoon storms of 60 years ago, the scientists report. Artificial turf is a great choice for arizona monsoon season. Monsoons adot arizona department of transportation. Monsoon season is fastapproaching and with it thunderstorm activity that will. Our blog provides you with useful insight, helpful advise, and recent discoveries regarding the roofing industry and your individual roofing needs.
Sedona hikes that are even better in monsoon season a strange morning brew of clouds and sun over coffee pot rock and thunder mountain create a little sky drama typical of monsoon season. Arizonas monsoon season is upon us arizona republic. The rainy season occurs from september to february and it is a major source of energy for the hadley circulation during boreal winter. Although arizona has a primarily arid climate, flooding is a real danger during the monsoon season. While this extremely wet time of year has its advantages, the prolonged, often intense rains can have serious effects on your home, including air conditioning units. Whether you are looking for information about commercial roofing or residential roofing we hope our blog will be a useful. The monsoon lasts longer in the south, usually beginning around the middle of june. The old farmer s almanac s scientificallybased, long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to sporting events and outdoor activities.
Aug 06, 2016 phoenix monsoon season august 6, 2016 by mary v. The old farmer s almanac s scientificallybased, long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations. A season when earth fissures are more likely to first appear or undergo renewed activity. With it comes higher humidity, which can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hail, high winds, flash flooding, dust storms and extreme heat.
That event also marked at least the 9th 1in1,000 year rainstorm since 2010 and the third of 2016, following ones in. Arizona made up for one of those deaths during 2016s monsoon season. Central and southeastern arizonas earth fissure season accompanies the onset of torrential rainfall of the summer monsoon, from midjune to late september, with most precipitation occurring from midjuly to midaugust. Clarkdale arizona homes forsale real time market report and other info. Arizonas summer monsoon doesnt officially begin until this friday, june 15, but the humidity started creeping up last week. This timelapse of arizona monsoons shows the sheer power of nature. Today is the first day of the arizona 2016 monsoon. Another aspect of monsoon season is the influence on the local fire weather season. While the least rainfall was in 1924, only a scant 0. M onsoon is a vast, largely unpredictable weather pattern that fuels summer thunderstorms across much of arizona. Whipping winds with pollen, dirt and dust particles are the perfect recipe to aggravate your allergies. It looks like this year the summer monsoon got its start a little earlier than usual. It kicks up when it wants to and goes away when it wants to.
Areas of the united states most affected by monsoon. Figure 3, on the next page, shows the ratio of 2016 monsoon precipitation versus average monsoon precipitation. If you are injured while driving during monsoon season, our scottsdale personal injury attorney will help you pursue your due compensation. In the phoenix area, the moisture is usually here by the first or second week in july. The north american monsoon, variously known as the southwest monsoon, the mexican monsoon, the new mexican monsoon, or the arizona monsoon, is a pattern of pronounced increase in thunderstorms and. The monsoon season arrives in sedona sedona, arizona. The monsoon season suppresses much of the hot summer temperatures, replenishes water resources, and nourishes the vegetation. A timelapse of arizona monsoons shows the sheer power of. How tropical moisture fuels arizonas wild monsoon weather. With it comes higher humidity, which can lead to thunderstorms, heavy rain. The fire weather season in northern arizona peaks near the end of june.
Monsoon season 2016 begins kpnx would like to send you push notifications about the. The monsoon is a season, during which the dry westerly winds that persist through fall, winter and spring shift to moist southerly winds, bringing thunderstorm activity into arizona. During the monsoon, thunderstorms are fueled by daytime. Similar to figure 2, contours were generated using preliminary fcdmc alert rain gage data from around the county. Arizona made up for one of those deaths during 2016 s monsoon season.
Arizonas dry and rocky soil does not absorb water well, so flood conditions can develop very quickly and without warning after a heavy rain. On average, the starting date for monsoon conditions in phoenix is july 7 and the average ending date is september , but the official season starts and ends much later than the data supportsallowing for preparation for unexpected early and lateseason monsoons. After all, since monsoon season is a season, most people should not be concerned with whether or not a particular dust storm. Whether youre anticipating something that resembles a desert scene from mad max. The incident occurred midjuly in coconino county while the individual was hiking. For years, arizonas summer stormy season wasnt regarded as a. One of ensos most important influences is to the indian monsoonthe largescale circulation pattern that brings the indian subcontinent the vast majority of its yearly rainfall.
Prior to 2008, the phoenix area monsoon season was considered to start when there were three consecutive days that the dew point averaged 55 degrees or higher, but in 2008 the national weather service decided to take the guesswork out of monsoon start and end dates. Arizona s monsoon is the northern extent of the north american monsoon, which begins in early june in central and southern mexico. Me braving the wind, rain and thunder in my first ever monsoon season. The maritime continent monsoon and the australian monsoon may be considered to be the same system, the indoaustralian monsoon. Stormy weather already has arrived in southeastern arizona and the sierra madre occidental range in northern mexico. Although the number of days with rainfall events 24 days fell close to the historical average, the 2016 rainfall intensity inchesday was slightly above average. Dewpoint conditions required for monsoon weather are recorded 56 times a season on average, but the greatest number of monsoon days in arizona was 99 in 1984 and the lowest number of monsoon days was recorded in 1962 at just 27 days. Roofing in the arizona monsoon season july 7, 2016. Lightning crackled during a monsoon storm north of anthem july 28, 2016. See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days for the desert southwest region. In the hot desert monsoon season of arizona, two best friends have trouble letting go of each other after a tragedy rips them apart. Unfortunately, with the monsoons also come monsoon season allergies, infection and issues with digestion for many. Yes, climate change is making arizonas monsoons more intense. Arizona monsoon rain a 1in100 year storm, latest historic storm in usa.
Right now, were typically still baking under 115 degree temperatures, waiting for some relief from the heat whenever we happen to find ourselves away from the air conditioner. Lets start off with some general information about monsoon season in northern arizona. Aug 03, 2016 arizona monsoon rain a 1in100 year storm, latest historic storm in usa. Song a bubble bath and patron, lounge and zone out instrumental 86 bpm9212dnc. We frequently get afternoon thundershowers that are more wind and lightning than rain. Arizonas monsoon season drives earth fissure activity e.
Arizonas monsoon season begins in june and continues through september. Our monsoon is the most pronounced in southern arizona and becomes more marginal over northern arizona. Arizona summer monsoon season precipitation mapping the maps below are focused on capturing unique elements of the summer monsoon season across arizona including total precipitation, intensity, and frequency of precipitation events. Jun 15, 2016 another potential factor that may sway monsoon 2016 toward a wetter side is the eastern pacific hurricane season. Monsoon season is around the corner and adot plans projects around the weather, ensuring projects are completed on time. Tucson doing amazingly well in 2016 monsoon latest news. A guide to arizonas monsoon season by teresa on aug. Another potential factor that may sway monsoon 2016 toward a wetter side is the eastern pacific hurricane season. The monsoon season is an eerily beautiful time of year that brings with it storms and sweet relief from the scorching summer heat. Areas extending west from wickenburg through palo verde saw below to well below average rainfall totals for the season. Monsoon season allergies arizona asthma and allergy. Monsoon season now brings more extreme wind and rain to central and southwestern arizona than in the past, according to new research led by the university of arizona. Jordan the phoenix monsoon season has a devastating effect on some of the best and most popular golf courses in the southwestern us. Arizonas monsoon season starts in june and stretches all the way through september with pounding rain, lightning, dust storms, flash flooding, and an increase in humidity.
Monsoon season in arizona used to be determined by dew points, but in 2008, the national weather service declared it runs from june 15 to. Arizona and new mexico receive up to half of their annual rainfall during the summer monsoon figure 1. The north american monsoon, variously known as the southwest monsoon, the mexican monsoon, the new mexican monsoon, or the arizona monsoon, is a pattern of pronounced increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over large areas of the southwestern united states and northwestern mexico, typically occurring between july and mid september. Although ac units are specifically designed to withstand the stresses of life outdoors, monsoon season is. If you had to sum up the 2016 monsoon in phoenix in one word, that word would be something like, meh. Fury road or youre avoiding the outdoors at all costs, you probably have a. Tucson doing amazingly well in 2016 monsoon latest.
For years, arizonas summer stormy season wasnt regarded as a fullfledged monsoon. Arizona s monsoon season begins in june and continues through september. Artificial turf that can withstand arizona monsoon season drains up to 40 gallons an hour per square foot. The maritime continent monsoon and the australian monsoon may be considered. Just a storm chaser with a passion for the monsoon. Arizonas monsoon season lasts from midjune to midseptember generally speaking. While dramatic thunderstorms are the big stars of the monsoon, its the seasonal shift in wind, from about midjune to midseptember, that defines the phenomenon. Tracking the north american monsoon season and its arrival into the southwestern united states. I thought with the storms at the end of june we would have a longer and better monsoon season than last year, something we need for our drought. The southwest is wellknown for its dramatic storms, particularly during monsoon season. Find useful information on water and food safety, proper hygiene, and injury prevention during a flood.
Adot urges drivers to be prepared for summer storms. Monsoon affects the west and southwest states because the pattern of the weather changes as noted below. Ultimately, you will see why paradise greens is a great choice for arizonas severe monsoon weather patterns including down pours of heavy rain and intermittent periods of intense heat. You and your family will be able to enjoy some great views of arizonas extreme weather, but it is also important to be aware that thunderstorms may result in alerts. All we can do is live it out and enjoy the arizona monsoon, pp. The beginning of the monsoon season continues the threat of fires as fire starts from dry lightning are common. The 2016 monsoon season for southcentral arizona and southeast california was definitely one for the books with blinding dust and intense thunderstorms. Apr 22, 2020 arizonas monsoon is the northern extent of the north american monsoon, which begins in early june in central and southern mexico. Through education about proper precautionary actions to be taken, lives can be saved and property losses can be minimized. Deadly flooding has replaced the dry start to the 20142015 southern africa monsoon, and the wet season has several months left go.
Northern arizona monsoon season national weather service. Arizona monsoon rain a 1in100 year storm, latest historic. Arizonas monsoon is the northern extent of the north american monsoon, which begins in early june in central and southern mexico. Mexicos meteorological government agency is forecasting near normal activity, which may include 17 named storms. A good monsoon for arizona is when phoenix and tucson get a lot of.
The monsoon is a season, during which the dry westerly winds that persist through fall, winter and spring shift to moist. Arizonas summer monsoon still no match for indias uanews. Monsoon season is fastapproaching and with it thunderstorm activity that will continue through september, during which more than half of arizonas yearly rainfall will occur. Asu climatologist randall cerveny says that although monsoon season begins june 15, after the national weather service recently defined this date as the monsoons new seasonal start, forecasting the actual start of the arizona monsoon remains cloudy. Arizona monsoon 2016 ends sept 30th see dramatic images. It can trigger a drenching downpour with damaging hail and dangerous winds in one community while leaving a nearby neighborhood untouched. Jul 06, 2016 phoenix arizonas 2016 monsoon season may have begun with a bang over the fourth of july weekend, but a few days later, it seems to have stalled out. With austin lyon, katherine hughes, yvette monreal, eve plumb. Monsoons in arizona can be associated with extreme heat, thunderstorms, dust. National weather service expecting lull in arizona monsoon.
Sedona gets a high percentage of rain in july, august, and september. Monsoon 2019 is a season sedona, az first of all, there is no need to add season at the end of monsoon because monsoon is a season. Jul 15, 2016 monsoon season gets longer, arizona, 27 replies the monsoon season, phoenix area, 11 replies tucson monsoon season night time weatherwithout the monsoon season. Heavy summer monsoon thunderstorms caused deadly flash floods in arizona. Jun, 2018 arizonas summer monsoon doesnt officially begin until this friday, june 15, but the humidity started creeping up last week. However, in northern arizona, monsoonal moisture typically does not reach the region until. For instance, statistics compiled at one weather station, from 1896 through 2014 show a wide range of rainfall during the season. Monsoons have become more rainheavy in recent decades, new. Current records for 2016 indicate that total rainfall between june 1 and september 30 is 97. After two long months, monsoon season in arizona is almost at an end. Arizonas monsoon season safety scottsdale personal. That event also marked at least the 9th 1in1,000 year rainstorm since.