The U.S. National Weather Service confirms that
Scottsdale has more sun filled days that any other city in the United States!

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Suggestions!

• In the warmer months, (April to September), air conditioning is used everywhere. Especially in the auto!
• Drinking LOTS OF WATER is essential! This will help prevent dehydration, and increase energy!
• August brings short-lived dramatic storms, mostly at night, first a wind and then water, accompanied by lightning and thunder!

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What To Wear

• Arizona dress is refreshingly casual.
• Arizona evening wear is slightly more dressy.
• Men may feel more comfortable wearing a coat and tie in Scottsdale Arizona’s finer restaurants.
• Ties for men are not required in family-style establishments.
• Sweaters, jeans, and Western wear are usual for cookouts and “cowboy” nightspots.
• Office clothes are required for business, although Friday is becoming “casual Friday.”

January-March

• Daytime dress for women: skirts, shorts, slacks, jeans, sweaters, light jackets.
• Daytime dress for men: slacks, shorts, sport-shirts, sweaters or sportscoats.
• Women may prefer warmer dress for evening when out in the cool desert night.

April-September

• Pack your swim-wear, sunglasses, and sun screen FIRST!
• Women need sundresses or shorts.
• Men need shorts and short-sleeved shirts.
• Light sweaters may be desired for the air conditioning!

October-December

• Women need light slacks, jeans, skirts and light sweaters.
• Men need light clothing for daytime.
• Bring a light jacket or sweater, it may get cold.

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How to Survive When Your Car Breaks Down in the Desert by EHow

Because of extreme temperatures, a general lack of services and its sheer remoteness, a desert is not the best place to break down. In the unlikely event of such an ordeal, the suggestions listed below can help you survive somewhat comfortably:

• Use a cellular telephone or a CB radio to call for help. If none of your friends or family are available, call 911.

• Set up a tent for shade. Don’t panic and inventory your resources, especially if it looks like you’re going to be stuck for awhile.

• Stay with your car, which can provide shade, shelter and a beacon for aircraft and rescue parties. Remember your horn can be heard from far away and your headlights will make you highly visible at night.

• Carry a spray bottle and spray it in your mouth to conserve water. Spray your skin to prevent dehydration if you have plenty of extra water.

• Stay calm, relax and conserve your strength in order to make your food and water supply last longer. Always watch for aircraft and other searchers.

• Keep trying your CB or cell phone. Sometimes frequencies and sound waves will fade in and out.

• Do not camp or park in dry washes, which can become raging torrents in the event of a sudden storm.

• Keep a set of jumper cables in your car. They’re cheap, and if your car dies in the desert and someone comes along, you’re good to go.

 

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Average temperature map

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Some very cool sites

(or should I say hot!)

Either way, they’re fun!