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Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix is the state capital of Arizona, and was incorporated as a city on February 25, 1881. Phoenix is located in central Arizona in the southwestern United States, 118 miles (188 km) northwest of Tucson. It is Arizona's largest city and largest metropolitan area by population. It is also the county seat of Maricopa County and the principal city of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix is appropriately called Hoozdo, or "the place is hot", in the Navajo language and Fiinigis in the Western Apache language. Edit this section or read more
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Hotels and lodging
Courtyard Phoenix Camelback 2101 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Phone: 602-955-5200 Business Phoenix hotel nestled in the Camelback Corridor in the Biltmore area near restaurant and shopping options.
Courtyard Phoenix North 9631 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85021 Phone: 602-944-7373 North Phoenix hotel near many premier golf courses and right next to Interstate 17, which provides access to Chase Field and Heritage Square Park.
Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic 5665 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona 85054 Phone: 480-563-1500 Phoenix all-suite hotel less than one mile from the Mayo Clinic. Offering 208 suites with full kitchens featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances as well as seperate living and sleeping areas.
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel offers guests an artful urban retreat, combining the comfort and convenience of a full-service business and convention hotel with the stylish soul of a boutique hotel.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Vibrant and serene, bold and enchanting, the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa embraces the future and welcomes the next generation of guests into its harmonious blend of modern luxury and storied history.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa welcomes guests to its stunning 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert.
Attractions
Shopping
Climate:
| Weather data for Phoenix, AZ | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88(31) | 92(33) | 100(38) | 105(41) | 114(46) | 122(50) | 121(49) | 116(47) | 116(47) | 107(42) | 96(36) | 87(31) | 122(50) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 67(19) | 71(22) | 76(24) | 85(29) | 94(34) | 104(40) | 107(42) | 105(41) | 99(37) | 88(31) | 75(24) | 70(21) | 87(31) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 45(7) | 48(9) | 51(11) | 58(14) | 67(19) | 75(24) | 81(27) | 80(27) | 75(24) | 63(17) | 50(10) | 44(7) | 61(16) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 16(-9) | 24(-4) | 25(-4) | 35(2) | 39(4) | 49(9) | 63(17) | 58(14) | 47(8) | 34(1) | 27(-3) | 22(-6) | 16(-9) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 0.83(21.1) | 0.77(19.6) | 1.07(27.2) | 0.25(6.4) | 0.16(4.1) | 0.09(2.3) | 0.99(25.1) | 0.94(23.9) | 0.75(19) | 0.79(20.1) | 0.73(18.5) | 0.92(23.4) | 8.29(210.6) |
| Sunshine hours | 248 | 254 | 310 | 360 | 403 | 420 | 372 | 372 | 330 | 310 | 270 | 248 | 3,897 |
| Avg. rainy days | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| Source: May 7, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Source #2: August 17, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Neighborhoods:
Ahwatukee
Alhambra
Camelback East
Central City
Deer Valley
Desert View
Encanto
Estrella
Laveen
Maryvale
North Gateway
North Mountain
Paridise Valley
Maps and transportation
Getting to Phoenix, Arizona
Exploring Phoenix, Arizona
Practical information and resources
Restaurants
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Nightlife
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