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Desert Seasons
Date when the five different seasons occur in a desert climate. -
Desert Spring
Spring starts in Feb. to April. Desert wildflowers bloom. It is a short season. -
First Desert Summer
This is the 1st of 2 summer seasons. It is the Dry Summer. It is the hottest time of the year. -
Second Desert Summer
This is the Summer Monsoon. There is thunder and lightening, flash floods and cooler temperatures. This lasts until about the middle of September -
Desert Fall
Fall starts in the middle of September and goes on until November. It is like the 1st Summer, but not as severe. Lizards fo beck underground. Temperatures are about 100 degrees. -
Desert Winter
The winter season in December and January. The Temperature is mild. This is when the trees and cacti stop growing and small mammals hibernate.