Phoenix is Arizona’s capital and largest city, lying 150 miles northwest of Tucson, the state’s second largest municipality. As the state capital of Arizona, many residents in the area are employed by the government. Also known as the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is renowned for its arid climate that provides an average of 300 sunny days per year. Phoenix is currently home to three major Fortune 1000 companies: electronics corporation Avnet, Apollo Group and mining company Phelps Dodge Corporation.

Phoenix has an arid, semitropical climate, with little seasonal change during the year. Phoenix was ranked as the #1 hottest city in the U.S., and #2 as the driest city in the U.S. on The Weather Channel's "Top 10". Most days are sunny, and rainfall is scarce, although there are thunderstorms sometimes during between July and September caused by humid air blowing in from the Gulf of California. Phoenix weather is subject to summer monsoons, bringing heavy, short rains. Winters bring mild, sunny days, with occasional fog. Snow is rare, but has been recorded, but frost is frequent in winter months. Phoenix’s temperate weather lends itself to golfers and nature lovers who can hike, bike or horseback ride in the surrounding parks and recreation areas.

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