Desert Ops Rule book

Frequently Asked Questions

  Q:

Is it hot in Arizona?

  A: Phoenix in October averages 82 degrees, and the average low is 53 degrees. The records are 95 and 40. And it will surely be sunny!

  A: Tucson in February will average between 45 for a low and 75 for a high, with little rain, lots of sunshine and beautiful mountain views.

  Q:

What time is it in Arizona?

  A: In February the time in Arizona is Mountain Standard Time, one hour ahead of the west coast, one hour behind the Midwest and two hours behind the east coast.

But in October, since our state does NOT observe Daylight Savings Time we are actually the same as Pacific Time, thus two hours behind the Midwest and three hours behind the east coast.