Originally Posted by
Velo Dog
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A note about Tucson, though: I worked there for a few years, and I like Arizona quite a lot, but Phoenix and Tucson hover over 110 degrees for months at a time. Don't let anybody tell you "it's a dry heat." It will knock you down and kick you. . . . .
Tucson, though farther south, is decidedly cooler in temperature than Phoenix. We live a few miles south of Tucson and have exactly zero problems with the summer heat. Shade is welcome and attention to hydration necessary but we enjoy even the hottest weather. We also, unlike some other areas of the state, enjoy a diverse political climate the tragic events of today notwithstanding.