The Tucson Premium Outlets just opened at the end of 2015, and are a great place to wander for a few hours between the many store options. Tickets to get in aren’t terribly expensive and many local grocery stores offer coupons, but there are also season ticket packages available for those who want to “move-in” for the summer. You will see average temperatures for the Phoenix area published in various places, and they will vary by a degree or two. There’s no reason to become a “summer hermit” when there are so many excellent ways to get out of the house without baking in the unrelentless heat or breaking the bank! Do you have a favorite spot to beat the Arizona heat? Written by This is pretty much a kid's show. A family oriented story revolving around Brent Butler (Gemini Barnett), a wiser-than-his years youngster. A modern day Tom Sawyer. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. Locals know that when it gets into the 100-degree days, there is no going back for several months, and the streets in Arizona cities get very quiet and rapidly less populated. With Gemini Barnett, Brent Blair, Christy Blair, Brooke Burgstahler. In addition to the full gamut of camp activities, adventures, practical jokes, and conflict resolution there is the underling theme that bolsters the importance of a positive father-son relationship. Get more stories delivered right to your email. There are tons of great hiking trails and other opportunities for outdoor activities, as well as several fantastic breweries in town! It's about a boy's summer camp in Arizona, but it's not obnoxious or crude. It’s not as far away as you might think; a 30-minute drive out of Tucson will take you up the mountain and you’ll see the scenery drastically change from cacti and sand to tall pine trees and wooden cabins. The metropolis has several very interesting museums that are both good for family trips or spontaneous “get out of the house” excursions. (2004). On average, Mount Lemmon is about 20 degrees cooler than what it is down in the desert, which makes it the perfect place to escape to and bring a picnic for lunch. Temperatures, not surprisingly, hit the triple digits almost every day from June through September, except for the occasional fast-moving thunderstorm. There are endless spots to explore and get the full “staycation” experience, even though many Arizonans will have to drive four or five hours to get to the lake. Temperatures are still warm, if not downright hot in September, but gradually cool down to more manageable numbers by the end of November. The days start to get longer and it's a perfect time for hiking. June: 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius)/77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), July: 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius)/83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius), August: 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius)/82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). Looking for some great streaming picks? Arizona Summer The small lakes and hills are visually colorful and delightful to watch. This FAQ is empty. It's a mostly light-hearted, innocent fun. Spring starts in early March in Phoenix and is a great time to visit.