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Tucson is a huge outdoor activity Mecca. Biking, hiking, and golf are popular here because they can be enjoyed year-round. Lots of slow-driving snow birds migrate to Tucson in the winter because they know it’s one of the few places in the country where they can get a tan on Christmas if they wanted one. Tucson winters are probably one of the city’s most coveted assets. It does get cold here, though; wear Chapstick. And if you have some time between classes and it’s sunny out, take an outdoor nap—you’ll love it.

While it’s always noticeably a few degrees cooler than Phoenix, Tucson is still a desert city. Summer temperatures reach and tend to linger in the triple digits. A note on desert heat: Attempting to find shade is futile. Desert heat, often called “a dry heat,” can be likened to setting your oven to, say, 105 F, and then opening the oven door and leaving it on in your house all day. Summer days usually consist of plotting errands accordingly to coincide with air-conditioned facilities, mastering the art of controlling a blistering steering wheel with your knees, and wearing as little as possible without getting arrested. Night temperatures in the summer waver in the high 80s to the low 90s. Visitors arriving by plane will notice lots of circular turquoise spots dotting the terrain as they circle the city; these turquoise spots are called “swimming pools,” and Tucsonans use them frequently. Ultimately, how you feel about Tucson's weather depends on how much you like the sun and heat.

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beardown11

Business Management '14

4.2

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The Weather at the U of a

Overall the weather at the U of A is great. I am from Boise, ID and a break from the cold has been wonderful. The only downside is that the first 3 months of school are scorching hot and almost unbearable if you're not used to the heat.

May 23, 2012

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Laportee

Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling '11

3.5

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Tucson Is Hot!

While Tucson is expected to be hot, there is always A/C somewhere. The UofA must spend tons of money on their electricity usage but if you find a nice shady tree to study under or go hang out in the library the weather really isn't that bad.

Apr 09, 2012

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cyndar

Psychology '14

5.0

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We Have the Best Weather

It is southeastern Arizona. It is almost always beautiful!

Apr 09, 2012

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