Suggestions!
- In the warmer months, (April to September), air
conditioning is used everywhere. Especially in the auto!
- Drinking LOTS OF WATER is essential! This will
help prevent dehydration, and increase energy!
- August brings short-lived dramatic storms, mostly
at night, first a wind and then water, accompanied by lightning and thunder!
What To Wear
- Arizona dress is refreshingly casual.
- Arizona evening wear is slightly more dressy.
- Men may feel more comfortable wearing a coat and
tie in Scottsdale Arizona's finer restaurants.
- Ties for men are not required in family-style establishments.
- Sweaters, jeans, and Western wear are usual for
cookouts and "cowboy" nightspots.
- Office clothes are required for business, although
Friday is becoming "casual Friday."
January-March
- Daytime dress for women: skirts, shorts, slacks,
jeans, sweaters, light jackets.
- Daytime dress for men: slacks, shorts, sport-shirts,
sweaters or sportscoats.
- Women may prefer warmer dress for evening when
out in the cool desert night.
April-September
- Pack your swim-wear, sunglasses, and sun screen
FIRST!
- Women need sundresses or shorts.
- Men need shorts and short-sleeved shirts.
- Light sweaters may be desired for the air conditioning!
October-December
- Women need light slacks, jeans, skirts and light
sweaters.
- Men need light clothing for daytime.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, it may get cold.
How to Survive When Your Car Breaks Down in the Desert by EHow
Because of extreme temperatures, a general lack of services and its sheer remoteness, a desert is not the best place to break down. In the unlikely event of such an ordeal, the suggestions listed below can help you survive somewhat comfortably:
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Use a cellular telephone or a CB radio to call for help. If none of your friends or family are available, call 911.
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Set up a tent for shade. Don't panic and inventory your resources, especially if it looks like you're going to be stuck for awhile.
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Stay with your car, which can provide shade, shelter and a beacon for aircraft and rescue parties. Remember your horn can be heard from far away and your headlights will make you highly visible at night.
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Carry a spray bottle and spray it in your mouth to conserve water. Spray your skin to prevent dehydration if you have plenty of extra water.
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Stay calm, relax and conserve your strength in order to make your food and water supply last longer. Always watch for aircraft and other searchers.
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Keep trying your CB or cell phone. Sometimes frequencies and sound waves will fade in and out.
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Do not camp or park in dry washes, which can become raging torrents in the event of a sudden storm.
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Keep a set of jumper cables in your car. They're cheap, and if your car dies in the desert and someone comes along, you're good to go.
The chart below gives the average Arizona temperatures
throughout
the year
 |
Temperature |
|
| Fahrenheit |
Celsius |
Sunshine |
Precipitation |
| Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Percent |
Cent |
Inches |
| January |
64.8 |
37.6 |
18.3 |
3.1 |
78 |
1.80 |
.71 |
| February |
69.3 |
40.8 |
20.7 |
4.9 |
80 |
1.52 |
.60 |
| March |
74.5 |
44.8 |
23.6 |
7.1 |
83 |
1.93 |
.76 |
| April |
83.6 |
51.8 |
28.7 |
11.0 |
88 |
.81 |
.32 |
| May |
92.9 |
59.6 |
33.8 |
15.3 |
93 |
.36 |
.14 |
| June |
101.5 |
67.7 |
38.6 |
19.8 |
94 |
.30 |
.12 |
| July |
104.8 |
77.5 |
40.4 |
25.3 |
85 |
1.91 |
.75 |
| August |
102.2 |
76.0 |
39.0 |
24.4 |
85 |
3.10 |
1.22 |
| September |
98.4 |
69.1 |
36.9 |
20.6 |
89 |
1.75 |
.69 |
| October |
87.6 |
56.8 |
30.9 |
13.8 |
88 |
1.17 |
.46 |
| November |
74.7 |
44.8 |
23.7 |
7.1 |
84 |
1.17 |
.46 |
| December |
66.4 |
38.5 |
19.1 |
3.6 |
77 |
2.08 |
.82 |
Average temperature map
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