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When does the monsoon REALLY start?

When does the monsoon REALLY start?

Update: 2025-06-23
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Monsoons are an ancient phenomenon, bringing heavy bursts of rain and wind to the Valley. But there's much more to know about this season.


This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com about metro Phoenix and beyond. Tom Frieders, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, and Sean McLaughlin, a meteorologist at Arizona’s Family stations answer the question: When does the monsoon REALLY start?




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When does the monsoon REALLY start?

When does the monsoon REALLY start?

The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com