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Copyright© 1999-2008, Holly Grigaitis-Svercl. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any content requires written permission from the owner. |
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1645 E Cottonwood St. Ste. G Cottonwood AZ, 86326 |
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Average Daily Temp. Range for the Verde Valley Winter 28º-63º Spring 35º-85º Fall 36º-91º Summer 57º-98º |
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Mileage to Surrounding Cities: Phoenix 95 miles Flagstaff 55 miles Prescott 40 miles |
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Plenty of the old wild west can still be found in the Verde Valley and surrounding areas. Many large ranches are still in existence. |
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2002 Verde Valley Pop. Estimates Camp Verde 10,686 Clarkdale 4,607 Cornville 3,870 Cottonwood 21,247 Jerome 352 Middle Verde 795 Oak Creek Canyon 353 Rimrock 3,319 Sedona 13,847 Village of Oak Creek 5848 Other Residents 4676 Total Population 69,600 |
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Climatic Diversity The mountain ranges which form the Valley are mineral rich and soar to elevations of 7000-8000 feet, even up to 14,000 feet at the San Francisco Peaks. Cottonwood, which lies on the valley floor, typically receives a dusting or two of snow each year, while neighboring Sedona and Jerome will receive a foot or more of snow from the same storm. The peaks receive about 100 inches per year. In Arizona, you can go skiing in the morning and sunbathing by the pool in the afternoon….all in the same day! In the winter, Verde Valley residents can do either, any given day! |
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The Lay of the Land The Verde Valley lies within the heart of Arizona, with convenient access to Phoenix & Northern Arizona cities. Nestled between the Mogollon Rim, the Mingus Mountain range & the red rock cliffs of Sedona, the elevation of 3100-4500 ft. tempers the harsh summer heat of the deserts & wintry weather of the rim country. The Verde Valley is home to Arizona’s most spectacular scenery, history & riparian habitat along the perennial Verde River & Oak Creek. Over 150 miles of rivers & streams criss-cross the Verde Valley providing excellent wildlife habitat & recreational opportunities. |
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Outdoor Activities Since the Verde Valley is mostly National Forest and State Lands, outdoor activities are plentiful. Residents enjoy year round golf, hiking, 4-wheeling, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, rock climbing, horseback riding and hang-gliding within the Verde Valley. Cross-country and downhill skiing can be enjoyed at Arizona Snowbowl, 65 miles from the heart of the Verde Valley. Summer is a fantastic time to travel down to one of the numerous swimming / fishing holes & take the edge off a hot summer day. |
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Wildlife American Eagles are frequent residents in the winter months, while American elk, great blue heron, black bear, red fox, coyote, antelope, javelina, bobcat, mountain lions and deer chose to live here year round. |
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Geology The surrounding mountains are also a rock-hound’s dream, as they are filled with fossils, minerals and crystal formations. Some small gold mining operations are still in existence on the Mingus mountain range and a few old miners still pan for gold in the hills and streams. The hills in and around Jerome are a literal catacomb of old mine shafts and the weathering bones of mine structures and machinery. |
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Nat. Forests/State/BLM Lands The National Forests of Arizona are rife with dirt and four wheel drive roads and trails and about 85% of the land in Yavapai county is publicly owned. Very little of the land is available for real estate development. Camping is allowed anywhere in the national forests so long as you are either a quarter mile inside the forest boundary, or in a designated camping area, or, not in a day use area . Here, it is truly possible to get away from it all! |
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Month |
Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
Avg. Precip. |
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January |
60° F |
25° F |
1.0 in |
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February |
65° F |
29° F |
1.2 in |
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March |
70° F |
33° F |
1.3 in |
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April |
78° F |
39° F |
0.7 in |
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May |
88° F |
46° F |
0.3 in |
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June |
98° F |
53° F |
0.3 in |
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July |
101° F |
63° F |
1.6 in |
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August |
98° F |
62° F |
2.0 in |
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September |
92° F |
54° F |
1.6 in |
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October |
82° F |
43° F |
1.1 in |
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November |
69° F |
32° F |
1.1 in |
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December |
59° F |
26° F |
1.2 in |
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Spring brings an explosion of color every year to Cottonwood & Sedona.
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Don’t see what you’re looking for? Try our Relocation Info Page We check our e-mail 10-20 times a day…..good chance we are on line right now and may have an answer in minutes! |
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Culture The stately beauty of Sedona and the Verde Valley has transformed a small collection of rural, almost forgotten, country towns into thriving, forward thinking communities that retain a great respect and appreciation for their respective histories. While the Verde Valley is still a place any cowboy, prospector, rancher or farmer can comfortably call home, it is also a place which attracts artists, musicians, actors and great thinkers from all over the world….as well as a few crackpots! Annual Cultural events include: Sedona International Film Festival, Jazz on the Rocks, Chamber Music in Sedona, Shakespeare Sedona, and the Sedona Arts Festival. The Verde Valley truly has something for everyone! |
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This page was last updated on 02/10/2008 |
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General Verde Valley Information |
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Geese and ducks are long established residents of the Verde Village Pond, |