You’ll Be Happy To Hear These Predictions For Arizona‘s 2019 Monsoon Season
By Katie Lawrence|Published July 17, 2019
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
While summer is a time of fun in the sun and letting go, it can also elicit fear in the hearts of Arizonans. We all know that once temperatures start rising, monsoon season isn’t far away. Luckily, this year is shaping up to be a little different than normal, and in the best way possible.
Monsoon season should be in full swing by now, as it officially begins on June 15. This year, however, Mother Nature has other plans...
This equatorial current in the eastern Pacific Ocean occurs when water temperatures are warmer than average, which translates to an unusually dry summer. It's also associated with areas of low pressure that inhibit the southerly winds serving as a catalyst for monsoons from forming.
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Wet winters, like the one we experienced this last year, can also delay the onset of monsoon season.
Dry soil heats up much quicker than a ground saturated with moisture, so heavy snow packs definitely inhibit the development favorable conditions for storms to occur.
