Tucson has a desert climate (Köppen BWh), with two major seasons, summer and winter; plus three minor seasons: fall, spring, and the monsoon. Tucson averages 11.8 inches (299.7 mm) of precipitation per year, more than most other locations with desert climates, but it still qualifies due to its high evapotranspiration; in other words, it experiences a high net loss of water. A similar scenario is seen in Alice Springs, Australia, which averages 11 inches (279.4 mm) a year, but has a desert climate. COUNT 10
QSN1 What kind of climate is Tuscon? ANS1 desert QSN2 What other city is similar to Tuscon in precipitation and climate? ANS2 Alice Springs QSN3 What is the average amount of  yearly precipitation in Tuscon in inches? ANS3 11.8 QSN4 What does Tuscon have more than most desert climates? ANS4 precipitation QSN5 What does Tuscon have a high net loss of? ANS5 water QSN6 What is Tucson's climate type? ANS6 desert QSN7 How much rain does Tucson get each year? ANS7 11.8 inches (299.7 mm) QSN8 What is evapotranspiration? ANS8 net loss of water QSN9 Which Australian town has a similar climate as Tucson? ANS9 Alice Springs QSN10 What is Alice Springs's average rainfall? ANS10 11 inches (279.4 mm)