Duncan
Seasonal Tips:
Winter in the mid elevation climate zone is cool, often with near-freezing temperatures. The last killing frost usually occurs before mid- April. Spring in the mid elevation climate zone is cool to mild and one of the driest times of the year. Temperatures rise from March to May however, there can be killing frosts as late as mid-April. Summer in the mid elevation climate zone is warm to hot, and early summer is one of the driest times of the year. Click on the TIPS and RESOURCES TABS for more information about Irrigation and Plant Watering. Fall in the mid elevation climate zone is mild, with temperatures cooling significantly from September to November. |
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My Town’s Water Planning Area
My town is in the Southeastern planning area. This area's basins have generally large reserves of groundwater, the primary water supply. The Gila and San Pedro rivers are the main sources of surface water. Approximately 85% of the total water used is for agriculture, and most of this is groundwater. Large community water systems in this area include: Arizona Water Company - Bisbee, San Manuel, Sierra Vista Bella Vista South, Sierra Vista City of Sierra Vista City of Douglas City of Willcox Graham County Utilities, Pima Morenci Water Electrical Co.- Clifton Morenci Water Electrical Co. – Morenci Pueblo del Sol Water Co., Sierra Vista Town of Duncan Town of Kearny ![]() |
My Town's Climate Zone:
My town is in the Mid Elevation Climate Zone. This zone consists of high deserts, semi-desert grassland, chaparral and woodlands ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 feet. Annual precipitation ranges from 10 to 20 inches. ![]()
More Info:
Greenlee 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. |
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