Southwest monsoon

Arizona summers can be unbearably hot as the state experiences some of the highest temperatures in the country.

On average, Phoenix has 111 days with temperatures over 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Unsurprisingly, a rainy day is something many Arizonans await with anticipation.

Communities across Arizona cherish the aromas of the monsoon that precede the intense thunderstorms and flash flood warnings.

The monsoon brings relief from the dry heat and some of the most beautiful sunsets of the year as light bounces off the cloud-covered sky, but it can be dangerous for the unprepared and uninformed.

Here is what you need to know about the monsoon in Arizona.

When is monsoon season in Arizona?

The Arizona monsoon season starts approximately in June and continues through September.

Since 2008, the established dates from the National Weather Service are from June 15 through Sept. 30.

These dates only suggest the higher possibility of storms, so don't be confused when it doesn't rain betwe

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