What Are the Arizona Climate Zones?

The Many Climate Zones of Arizona by Sonoran Gardens Landscape Design & Construction

Arizona has a reputation. Ask anyone that has never been here to describe what they think of when they think of Arizona and you will inevitably hear: hot, dry, barren. That’s where we come in. You’ll need Tucson Landscape Design experts to help design a garden that will thrive! We can help you design Xeriscapes, install irrigation, install outdoor lighting, perform repairs and replacements, or design entire outdoor kitchens. We also do weed and garden maintenance, fertilizing, and plant installations.

The reality is that Arizona has an extremely diverse climate that allows for a vast array of landscape life. In Arizona, we are surrounded by an environment that makes gardening both extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. According to the University of Arizona, there are five Arizona climate zones (Take a look at the Arizona climate map below); Cool Plateau Highlands, High Altitude Desert, Mid-Altitude Desert (this is where Tucson lies), and Low Altitude Desert. Each zone has distinctly different climatic qualities. Before you start your garden become familiar with your climate, it is the first step towards a successful landscape in Arizona.