2010 Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Media Guide

Tucson, Arizona
Expect the Unexpected
Located in the heart of southern Arizona, Tucson is a
city of stunning contrast and diversity. From the broad
desert valley of world-famous saguaro cacti to 9,000-foot
mountain forests of pine trees and snow, the city stands
at a crossroads both geographically and culturally.
Tucson is a thriving metropolis that continues to grow by
thousands of residents each month, but it has held fast to
its small-town ambience. Locals gather at historic Fourth
Avenue for nighttime entertainment and shopping, and
the University holds the center of the city’s attention with
its athletics and cultural activities. Outdoor activities are
highlighted by Sabino Canyon, which showcases the
beauty of the desert with river-guided trails leading into
the mountains.
Average Temperature
High Low
August 95 72
September 93 67
October 84 57
November 72 45
December 65 39
January 65 39
February 67 40
March 71 43
April 80 49
May 89 57
June 98 67
July 98 74
Tucson Temperature
Tucson is renowned for its superb year-round weather. Warm and sunny
throughout most of the year, the air is remarkably dry with a low relative
humidity. It lies in the zone receiving more sunshine than any other section in the
United States. The average high temperature is 81 degrees and the average low
temperature is 54 degrees. With an average of 12 inches of rainfall and 86 percent
sunshine, Tucson receives more than 50 percent of its rain during the months of
July, August and September.
The Sonoran desert provides a unique setting not to be found anywhere else in
the world. Far from the Saharan sand dunes that most first-time visitors expect,
the desert boasts a wide range of wildlife, vegetation and great mountain views.
When the temperatures rise in the desert, it’s just a 40-minute drive to the top of
Mt. Lemmon, the southernmost ski resort in the United States.
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