SHOW LOW

Located at 6,400 feet above sea level, Show Low is the fun and adventure capital of the Arizona White Mountains. Here, business and commerce are also brisk, and the city serves as the regional trade and service center for the high country area.

In Show Low you'll discover our western history and heritage and view the splendor of our nearby high country lakes as well as the quiet beauty of our Mogollon Rim country.

Wildflowers, elk, and alpine forests provide a stunning backdrop to a town where festivals and outdoor activities are right outside your door.

In Show Low you'll find modern and affordable motels and RV parks, restaurants, service businesses, and recreation areas with friendly people who strive to make your time with us enjoyable, rewarding, and fun filled.

Location:

Show Low is located in the Northeastern part of the state in Navajo County on U.S. 60, a short and scenic 3 1/2 hour drive from the Phoenix area and a 3 hour drive from Tucson. It is nestled in the tall pines of the Rim Country, 47 miles south of Holbrook and U.S. 40.

Transportation:

Scheduled land transportation to all parts of the White Mountains and the Phoenix area is provided by White Mountain Passenger Lines (928) 537-4539. If you would prefer to fly Great Lakes Airlines is available from the Phoenix Airport to the Show Low airport by calling 800-554-5111 (Show Low: 928-532-1009). There is also a year around shuttle bus service offering transpiration between Show Low and Hon-Dah.

Show Low, Arizona

Show Low, Arizona
— City —
Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
Coordinates: 34°14′37″N 110°2′53″W / 34.24361°N 110.04806°W / 34.24361; -110.04806
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Navajo
Government
- Mayor	Rick Fernau
Area
- Total	27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²)
- Land	27.9 sq mi (72.1 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation	6,347 ft (1,935 m)
Population (2007)^[1]
- Total	11,763
- Density	276.2/sq mi (106.7/km²)
Time zone	Mountain: UTC-7/-6 (UTC-7)
ZIP codes	85901, 85902, 85911
Area code(s)	928
FIPS code	04-66470
Website	http://ci.show-low.az.us

Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It lies on the Mogollon Rim in east central Arizona, at an elevation of 6,400 feet (1,951 m). The city was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. According to 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population was 11,763^.

According to the legend, the city was named after a marathon poker game between C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark. The two men decided there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the tale, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs (the lowest possible card) and replied, "Show low it is." The stakes were a 100,000 acre (400 km²) ranch. Show Low's main street is named "Deuce of Clubs" in remembrance.

In 2002, a large forest fire, the Rodeo-Chediski fire, threatened the city and forced an evacuation. The city is near extensive forests, and in normal times is a popular recreational area.

1 Geography
2 Climate
3 Demographics
4 Transportation
5 Education
6 Notable residents
7 References
8 External links

Geography

Show Low is located at 34°14′37″N 110°2′53″W / 34.24361°N 110.04806°W / 34.24361; -110.04806 (34.243595, -110.048173)

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.9 square miles (72.3 km²), of which, 27.9 square miles (72.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.25%) is water.

Climate

Show Low

Climate chart (explanation)

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
1.3 47 23	1.4 52 26	1.5 58 31	0.7 66 37	0.7 74 45	0.5 85 53	2.2 87 59	3.3 84 58	1.8 79 51	1.8 69 40	1.5 56 30	1.6 48 23
average max. and min. temperatures in °F
precipitation totals in inches
source: Weather.com / NWS

Metric conversion
J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
34 8 -5	35 11 -3	37 14 -1	17 19 3	18 23 7	12 29 12	55 31 15	84 29 14	45 26 11	45 21 4	39 13 -1	40 9 -5
average max. and min. temperatures in °C
precipitation totals in mm

Winters in Show Low bring highs between 45°F (7°C) and 55°F (13°C), with lows usually below freezing between November and March, averaging in the 20s December through February, and in the low 30s for November and March.

In the summer, highs in Show Low average approximately 85°F (29°C), with an occasional day above 90°F (32°C) not uncommon for the city. As the sun sets in the summertime, temperatures plummet dramatically, sometimes upwards of 30 degrees. This nightly temperature swing results in summertime lows typically ranging between 50°F (10°C) and 60°F (16°C).

Show Low has reached below-freezing temperatures every month at least once in its history except July and August, where temperatures have only reached 38°F (3°C) and 37°F (3°C) respectively.

Show Low has twice reached 100°F (38°C), its record high temperature: once on May 31, 1969, and again on July 14, 2003. Show Low's record low temperature of -25°F (-32°C) was set on January 8, 1971.

Show Low averages about 18.3 inches of rain per year.