Prescott
Seasonal Tips:
Winter in the high elevation climate zone is cold to extremely cold, with snow, frozen soils and drying winds. The last killing frost can be as late as mid-June. Spring in the high elevation climate zone is cool, with frosts normal through April, and sometimes occurring as late as mid-June. Summer in the high elevation climate zone is mild, however, there can be killing frosts as late as mid-June. Click on the TIPS and RESOURCES TABS for more information about Irrigation and Plant Watering. Fall in the high elevation climate zone is cool, with temperatures dropping by October when the first frosts may occur. |
Events:
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My Town’s Water Planning Area
My town is in the Prescott active management area. Groundwater provides more than 80% of the total water supply in this area due to the limited and unreliable nature of surface water supplies. Prior to the 1940s, surface water was the primary source of supply, and most of it was used for agriculture. Today, municipal water comprises more than 80% of total water use. Large municipal providers in this area include: City of Prescott Town of Prescott Valley ![]() |
My Town's Climate Zone:
My town is in the High Elevation Climate Zone. This zone consists of cool plateau highlands from 4,000 - 6,000 feet and cold mountains from 6,000 - 8,000 feet. This zone is semi-arid to arid, but the highest elevations may receive up to 30 inches of precipitation annually. ![]()
More Info:
Yavapai 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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