Facts About Arizona’s Natural Resources

Arizona is the sixth largest state and includes approximately 73 million acres or roughly 113,909 square miles of diverse habitat.

• Elevation ranges from about 70 feet above sea level (near Yuma and along the Colorado River) to 12,643 feet (San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff).
• Precipitation ranges from less than 3 inches to more than 30 inches per year, depending on elevation and location.
• Periodic drought is a normal component of Arizona’s climate. Dry conditions affect wildlife, habitat, and recreational opportunities.
• Environments range from the hot, dry Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona; through grasslands and woodlands in mid-elevations; to cold, moist forests at higher elevations.