Arizona is a state of the United States located in the southwestern region.Also known as Grand Canyon State. The capital city is Phoenix. The other major cities here are Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, etc. Arizona is noted for its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers, and mild winters. Arizona is served by three public universities: The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University.
Being here in Summer I thought to share my experiences.Specially this year! It won’t be just the brutal summer sun giving us that usual 100+ degree weather. Compared to other summer this year it is getting too hot with SB 1070, (the piece of legislation which enforces, a state crime to live in Arizona illegally. It also allows local police officers to question the immigration status of anyone they suspect is in the country without proper documentation). k give me a break , dont want to get in to politics.
Yes, it can get VERY hot in the summer months but Arizonans go from their air conditioned homes to their air conditioned cars to their air conditioned offices and back again. Most malls are indoors, many homeowners have pools and other than the outside work force the heat does not affect other careers in general. The truth is that this piece of land is getting hotter not only because of sun but also because our humidity levels are lower. Some other parts of the country, 100° may not feel as terrible as in some parts of the country that have higher levels of humidity. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. High humidity makes people feel hotter outside in the summer because it reduces the effectiveness of sweating to cool the body by reducing the evaporation of perspiration from the skin.
It's not only the sun that makes the desert a harsh environment. Poisonous creatures are out there, too, but with a little common sense and some precautions you can avoid them. Rattlesnakes and scorpions are common, but your chances of meeting one are slight -- they tend not to come out in the heat of the day. However, never stick your hand into holes among the rocks in the desert, and look to see where you're going to step before putting your foot down. Arizona is also home to a large poisonous lizard called the Gila monster. These black-and-orange lizards are far less common than rattlesnakes. But I never had seen any one of them yet!
So being here in summer most of the time we will be Staying inside when ultraviolet rays are strongest.But sun will make sure we are cooked enough from morning 5 till 11:30 -12.The day time people here can take advantage of "public air-conditioning" - Visit stores, libraries, movie theaters and museums and afcource office too. Business will also participate in summer by sales, roll back deals to relax people from hot summer.
We can also take sum of the summer tips published by state :
1. Never leave infants, children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
2. Increase your fluid intake regardless of activity level. Don't wait until you feel thirsty to drink fluids; drink more liquid than your thirst tells you that you need.
3. There is no optimum temperature of drinking water, but most people tend not to drink warm or very cold fluids as readily as they will drink cool ones.
4. Avoid "heat hangover." Continue to drink fluids even after strenuous activity. This will enable the body to maintain optimum hydration, and help prevent the after effects of heat exposure such as headaches and fatigue.
5. Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, or large amounts of sugar as they dehydrate the body.
6. Avoid very cold beverages as they cause stomach cramps.
7. Never depend on thirst to signal when and how much to drink. Instead, drink 5 to 7 ounces of fluids every 15 to 20 minutes to replenish the necessary fluids in the body.
8. Limit exercise or outdoor activity between the hours of 11am and 3pm which is when the sun is at its peak intensity. If active during this time frame, drink a minimum of 16 to 32 ounces of water each hour.
9. Wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 and apply it at least 30 minutes before going outside.
10. When outdoors, rest frequently in shady areas so your body can recover.
11. Take special precaution with infants and young children by dressing them in loose, cool clothing and shading their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella. Protect their feet with shoes.
12. Carry bottled water with you in the car for yourself, your passengers, and for anyone you see who might be suffering from the heat.
Now lets go through the temperature graph .
Despite of all these the Arizona has become one of the popular place to live for the public which eventually makes population graph upwards. Arizona also has many lakes that residents and visitors alike enjoy plenty of fishing, camping, swimming and skiing. It is because of the year round great weather that Arizonans enjoy that keeps this state growing rapidly. One thing I can guarantee you, compared to some other states there will not be any days that keep people locked inside their homes. Arizona is not in an area that gets TSunami, hurricanes, tornados,earth quick (but I had minor one) extreme weather conditions and few if any rainstorms that keep people from getting to work or school. So many companies bring their offices to Arizona so they can be sure there are no days that would keep their employees from getting to work. Apart from all these I personally feel compared to other states you can do a better savings here without compromising luxury.Apart from this state tax will be always low rates compared to other states. So never hesitate to come to this planned city as well.But make sure you have seen the weather forcast before coming in.If you are planning to come next week here is the wheather forecast !!! just kidding
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