El Mirage
Seasonal Tips:
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. Click on the TIPS and RESOURCES TABS for more information about Irrigation and Plant Watering. 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. |
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My Town’s Water Planning Area
My town is in the Phoenix active management area. Approximately half of the total water use in this area is by the municipal sector, and half is by agriculture and industry. Water storage reservoirs and the CAP allow for a relatively high proportion of surface water use in some places. Approximately 30% of the total water supply is groundwater. This area is drained by the Gila River and four major tributaries---the Salt, Verde, Agua Fria and Hassayampa rivers. Large municipal water providers in this area include: Adaman Mutual Water Co. Arizona Water Co. - Apache Junction - Superior - White Tanks Berneil Water Co. Carefree Water Co. Cave Creek Water Co. Chaparral City Water Co. City of Avondale City of Chandler City of El Mirage City of Glendale City of Goodyear City of Mesa City of Peoria City of Phoenix City of Scottsdale City of Tempe City of Tolleson Clearwater Utilities Co. Desert Hills Water Co. Diversified Water Utility Co. EPCOR - Sun City West - Agua Fria - Sun City - Paradise Valley H2O Water Co. Litchfield Park Service Co. Luke Air Force Base New River Utility Co. Pima Utilities Rio Verde Utilities Rose Valley Water Co. Sunrise Water Co. Town of Buckeye Town of Gilbert Town of Queen Creek Valencia Water Co. Valley Utilities Water Co. ![]() |
My Town's Climate Zone:
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. ![]()
More Info:
Maricopa 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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