Oro Valley
My town is in the Low Elevation Climate Zone. This zone consists of deserts ranging from 100 to 3,500 feet. Annual precipitation ranges from 3 to 12 inches.Climate Zone
Seasonal Tips
Fall in the low elevation climate zone is warm to mild. Summer monsoon thunderstorms generally die down by the end of September, and temperatures cool in November.
Winter in the low elevation climate zone is mild, with only occasional hard frosts that do not usually occur past mid-February. Winter rains storms are less intense than those in summer; they last longer and engulf large portions of the region.
Spring in the low elevation climate zone is mild, with temperatures warming significantly in May, one of the driest months of the year.
Summer in the low elevation climate zone is very hot, and early summer is very dry. The monsoon (mid-June to the end of September) brings spotty, intense thunderstorms of short duration.
The Community Water Systems (CWS) Interactive Map provides a detailed look at all of the Community Water Systems and the areas they serve. You have the option to search for a water system by using the search feature and entering the CWS Number (91-), ADEQ Number (AZ...), or the water system name. Another option is to select the service area on the map, where a pop-up will open providing you with the details of that water system. Some of the information provided in the pop-up includes: owner name, address, phone number, CWS number, ADEQ number and population of the service area. If you select your Community Water System and find the information to be incorrect, please contact ADWR so we can update your records. Community Water System Map
Resources
- County Cooperative Extension Office - The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension offices translate research-based information to help people solve real, everyday problems and improve the quality of life. Several programs address water use, landscaping and gardening.
- Map of Arizona's Groundwater Basins - See page 14 for a color map of Arizona's counties and 51 groundwater basins.
- Arizona Drought Reports - See monthly and quarterly updates about Arizona's drought status.
- Future Water Demand and Supplies - Learn about your groundwater basin's current and potential future water supplies.
- Aquifer Groundwater Levels - Use the Groundwater Inventory (GWSI) to find the water levels of wells within Arizona's groundwater basins.
- Surf Your Watershed - Find your watershed and organizations that are working to protect water quality.