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Saguaro National ParkMexican Poppy - Photo by John Williams, Park Ranger
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Weather
Winters in the Tucson area are delightful with mild warm days averaging 65 degrees F. (19 degrees C.) and cool nights averaging 40 degrees F.(5 degrees C.). Summers can be extremely hot with daytime temperatures exceeding 105 degrees F.(41 degrees C.) in the shade, and evening lows averaging 72 degrees F. (22 degrees C.). Always wear a hat and use sunscreen while hiking. Drink plenty of water, we recommend at least one gallon of water per person, per day.

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Sunset
John Williams, Park Ranger
The flower of a Staghorn Cholla  

Did You Know?
Many of the plants of the Sonoran Desert are not only edible, they are great sources of nutrition, including the buds of the Staghorn Cholla which is a great source of calcium.

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Last Updated: August 09, 2007 at 14:37 EST