Alternate Event NameWindstormsDust stormsHaboobsEvent TypeWeatherDescriptionThe monsoon season of Arizona occurs between June and September, when hot summer air clashes with cooler ocean air. These storms often contain violent winds, blowing dust, thunder, lightning, hail, and heavy rains, resulting in flooding, property damage, and even deaths.Browse TopicClimate and WeatherMore InformationUniversity of Arizona Climate Assessment for the Southwest