Long-range Weather Forecast

Desert Southwest

Annual Weather Summary
November 2008 to October 2009

Detailed 2009 Long-Range Forecast
for the Desert Southwest Region

Includes predictions for all or portions of Arizona (Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson), California (Brawley, Calexico, Coachella, El Centro, Indio), Colorado (Cortez, Dolores, Durango, Mancos, Towaoc), Nevada (Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Winchester), New Mexico (Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell, Santa Fe), Texas (El Paso, Fabens, Pecos, San Elizario, Socorro), Utah (Aneth, Blanding, Bluff, Montezuma Creek, White Mesa).

After warm temperatures through much of November, cold air will dominate winter, with the coldest periods in late December, early and late January, and early and mid-February. Rainfall will be much below normal, and snowfall will be below normal in areas that normally receive snow. The snowiest periods will be in late December, late January, and early February.

Cooler- and drier-than-normal weather will continue in April and May.

Summer rainfall will be below normal, and water supply issues will continue to be a major concern. Temperatures will be above normal, on average, in Texas and below normal elsewhere. The hottest periods will be in late June, mid-July, and early and late August.

Temperatures and rainfall in September and October will be near normal.

Detailed Forecast for the Next Two Months

Temperature and Precipitation
November 2008 to October 2009