MLRA 36 - New Mexico and Arizona Plateaus and Mesas Arizona and New Mexico 69,130 km2 (26,690 mi2)

Climate:
Average annual precipitation 250 to 325 mm in most of the area but 375 mm at higher elevations. About two-thirds of the precipitation falls from midsummer to early in autumn. Average annual temperature 9 to 12 C. Average freeze-free period--120 to 180 days.

12/16/98