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Old 05-14-2016, 10:03 AM
 
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Hi all,

I would sincerely appreciate a little help. My wife and I are looking for some advice on an area to potentially move to that would run about 10 degree's cooler then Phoenix, but not be a big snow and overcast location. We looked at Prescott, but the stats say it gets 23" of snow a year which would be to much for us. Unfortunately, quick barometric pressure shifts (that come with snow and rain) create a migraine headache problem for us. We would possibly like to stay around the Phoenix region. Is there any place around Phoenix such as a distant suburb that runs cooler then the city? Thank you very much in advance!
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Old 05-14-2016, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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The stats of 23" in Prescott annually isn't accurate on CD. The most snow the area gets is about 2" which melts by the afternoon.
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Old 05-14-2016, 11:02 AM
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We ended up outside of Tucson. Anymore it is a suburb of Phoenix.

It is cooler than Phoenix. It does rain more in Tucson than our place in Washington state!! Not sure what happens to the barometer when it rains in Tucson. That is a interesting question.

You might want to call the National Weather Service and ask to speak to one of their weatherpersons. They are helpful individuals. They could probably answer your barometer question.

Last winter we did not get any rain of note. A few winters ago it did snow for a morning.
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Old 05-14-2016, 11:22 AM
 
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We ended up outside of Tucson. Anymore it is a suburb of Phoenix.

It is cooler than Phoenix. It does rain more in Tucson than our place in Washington state!! Not sure what happens to the barometer when it rains in Tucson. That is a interesting question.

You might want to call the National Weather Service and ask to speak to one of their weatherpersons. They are helpful individuals. They could probably answer your barometer question.

Last winter we did not get any rain of note. A few winters ago it did snow for a morning.




Thank you for the responses. About how much rain a year do you average where you are at?
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Old 05-14-2016, 11:36 PM
 
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new river or black canyon city north of phoenix..

Wickenburg NW of phoenix.
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Old 05-15-2016, 12:01 AM
 
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Try Catalina, AZ, elevation is 3,123 ft. Rain difference is minimal at best compared with Phoenix.
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Old 05-15-2016, 12:43 AM
 
Location: PHX -> ATL
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Tucson
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Old 05-15-2016, 05:01 AM
 
Location: Boydton, VA
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"Last winter we did not get any rain of note"....but winter is not "the" rainy season in the Tucson area...summer is with the arrival of the monsoon season. Data shows about 11"-12" average annual rainfall. monthly data. NOAA

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Old 05-15-2016, 07:52 AM
 
Location: Southern Arizona
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Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all just "dial in" to Mother Nature our weather preferences / must haves? Obviously, that probably is just "ain't gonna happen" any time soon.

About 15 plus years ago when I was researching the Perfect Place To Live, I opted with Tucson for a number of reasons, however, Near Perfect Weather and as Bug Free as possible were right up there at the top.

If one can make it from the Fourth of July until Labor Day, the weather period known as the Monsoon Season . . . the rest is a Piece Of Cake. There will always be some Hypochondriac out there that has determined some weather condition is upsetting their allergies and/or ailments but that exists EVERYWHERE.

MY TWO CENTS WORTH . . .

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Old 05-15-2016, 08:05 AM
 
Location: AriZona
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Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all just "dial in" to Mother Nature our weather preferences / must haves? Obviously, that probably is just "ain't gonna happen" any time soon.

About 15 plus years ago when I was researching the Perfect Place To Live, I opted with Tucson for a number of reasons, however, Near Perfect Weather and as Bug Free as possible were right up there at the top.

If one can make it from the Fourth of July until Labor Day, the weather period known as the Monsoon Season . . . the rest is a Piece Of Cake. There will always be some Hypochondriac out there that has determined some weather condition is upsetting their allergies and/or ailments but that exists EVERYWHERE.

MY TWO CENTS WORTH . . .
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