You’ll Be Pleased To Hear Temperatures Will Be Cooler Than Expected In Arizona This Summer

The mere thought of an Arizona summer is usually met with unenthused groans from residents, and it’s not hard to understand why. After all, the sweltering heat and soaring temperatures aren’t exactly something we look forward to. Fortunately, this year looks to be milder than most, thanks to several natural elements aligning just right. The cooler than average temperatures forecasted for the upcoming season look positively pleasant in comparison to some of the scorchers we’ve seen, so you may actually have a chance to plan some outdoor activities that usually have to wait until fall!

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You may remember learning about El Niño and La Niña, but we don’t hear as much about these regularly cycling weather patterns here in Arizona, as their influence is strongest in coastal regions. The fluctuating temperature of ocean currents affects climate conditions and weather around the world - including here in the Grand Canyon State.

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The dominance of one system over the other results in warmer or cooler seasons. According to Weather.com, El Niño will be in control for the second year in a row. Though El Niño is responsible for warmer ocean currents, which typically brings warmer weather along with it, Arizona is expected to see cooler than normal temperatures from June through August.

We should consider ourselves lucky - many regions of the country are predicted to experience a hotter than normal summer. Though the fluctuating weather systems are not fully understood, the warm air pulled elsewhere may bring cooler air into Arizona.

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Soil conditions also play an influential role in surface temperatures. A high level of moisture in the soil tends to have a cooling effect on the atmosphere just above the Earth’s surface. It’s a win-win for us; our plants will flourish this season and we won’t sweat to death while gardening!

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We always welcome a break from the sweltering summertime heat - especially when it means we can spend more time outdoors. The mild upcoming season will allow us to keep working our way through our outdoor bucket list, so if you’ve been itching to get out for a particularly long or strenuous hike, you likely won’t have to wait for the autumn temperatures to arrive this year.

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Need some trail recommendations? Our previous article featuring 10 Of The Greatest Hiking Trails In Arizona is a great place to start.

Are you excited about this summer’s forecast? What outdoor activities are you most excited for knowing it’ll be cooler than normal? Let us know your big plans!