It IS warm, especially in the summer. Tempratures often are over 100 degrees, farenheit, and remain there for many days, weeks at a time. In Phoenix, this can be very uncomfortable to someone not used to it. It is very humid due to the large amount of local agriculture. The person who wroth that there is no water does not know what they are talking about.
Mid winter is what the locals call the "monsoon" season. There are a series of relatively short but severe rainstorms that can flood the dry waterways in a very short time.
Phoenix is the capitol of Arizona and is a fair sized metropolitan area. It is in the Sonora desert and can offer a unique beauty to someone who can appreciate it. The wild life is special and there are plenty of recreational activities to enjoy. All this and the usual entertainment and nightlife offered by any large city.
The predominant themed food is distincly Southwestern, meaning strongly influence by Mexican cuisine. Spicy and rich with sauces. Pork, beef and chicken are the usual meats offered in a variety of ways.
The Mexican border is about two hours away and can be a great way to immerse oneself in a slightly more Mexican experience, but the shopping district of Nogales does cater to an American crowd.
Big airport, lots of ameneties. Go for it.
2006-06-30 10:31:12
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answered by Vince M 7
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"Phoenix /ËfiËËnɪks/ is the state capital of Arizona, and was incorporated as a city on February 25, 1881. Phoenix is located in central Arizona in the southwestern United States, 118 miles (188 km) northwest of Tucson. It is Arizona's largest city and largest metropolitan area by population. It is also the county seat of Maricopa County and the principal city of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix is called Hoozdo, or "the place is hot", in the Navajo language and Fiinigis in the Western Apache language.
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city[1] in the United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest estimates. The 2000 U.S. Census reported the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as the fourteenth-largest in the U.S., with a population of 3,251,876. The city's MSA grew to an estimated 3,790,000 by 2004. Between 1990 and 2000, the metropolitan area grew by 34 percent, making it the eighth fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S.
Phoenix is the largest capital city by population, meaning that it's the most populous of all U.S. capital cities (all 50 state capitals and the national capital Washington, D.C.). It is also the third-largest capital city by area in the U.S. (behind Juneau, Alaska and Oklahoma City)."
There's much more on Phoenix at the source URL below.
2006-06-30 17:20:01
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answered by love2travel 7
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Phoenix, Arizona is kind of a huge and spread-out place. Most people drive here. There are many people who take the bus too but I don't think that's the majority. It's dry heat here and you don't sweat much at all because of the low humidity and so it's not very hot. The housing here is very nice and affordable. There are also many mexicans and mexican food stores here... It's a nice and affordable place for someone who likes a spread-out environment.
2006-06-30 19:35:35
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answered by Raines 1
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well its 105 degrees farenheit and dry. i live in phoenix and have always asked this question: why on earth would you come to phoenix? Your from europe, right? europe is a beautiful place. phoenix is not. it doesnt go under 100 degrees all sumer and in the winter its never below 70. i just dont get it
2006-06-30 20:39:06
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answered by M - D.O.G. 2
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where in europe are you from? i was born in Romania. Phoenix arizona is beautiful. well right now we are having Mansoon Season. thats where we get thunderstorms during the day and high winds. crazy weather. but other then that its a beautiful city. very hot during the summer. about 115 degrees. nice place to come to during the winter.
2006-06-30 17:59:51
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answered by All4Christ 4
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I can answer because I am from Phoenix Arizona. It is very hot up there. Hardly gets any rain. any more questions just e-mail OK.
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2006-07-06 15:00:35
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answered by Anonymous
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There is a lot of water near by..lots of lakes. You are actually 5 hours away from everything. It gets hot in the summer time even more since you are from Europe. Come in Oct - Fet and you will fall in love.
2006-06-30 22:12:52
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answered by Jessica 2
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actually its phoenix, arizona but you get the idea. it is quite hot in the summer and the best in the winter.
2006-07-03 18:32:22
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answered by Einstein 5
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the best place to live in the world: scottsdale
2006-07-03 00:27:37
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answered by lili 4
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phx is as big as paris, manhattan, and rome combined. it is very hot and smoggy, but they have awesome shopping and waterparks.
2006-06-30 19:45:51
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answered by thunderwear 4
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