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Florence is a town in south-central Arizona that is the county seat for Pinal County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,536. Movie buffs may recognize Florence in some of the scenes from the film, Murphy's Romance. The Main Street and open desert scenery surrounding the town was used for the setting of the movie. Florence is also home to the Arizona State Prison Complex. One of the oldest towns in the southwest, the town of Florence is listed on the National Historic District, with over 140 historic buildings, many of them made from adobe brick. There's a mix of architectural styles, from the early territorial times to post-World War II and beyond. A self-guided audio walking tour is available at the Florence Visitor Center. Other attractions in town include the Pinal County Historical Museum and the McFarland State Historic Park, which contains the preserved courthouse and jail. A public dance is held every week at the courthouse. The Tom Mix Memorial is located about 20 miles south of Florence on the Pinal Pioneer Parkway (a designated scenic desert preserve and parkway.) Tom Mix was a silent screen movie star who died in 1940 in a car crash near the site of the memorial erected in his honor. The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is also just a short drive from Florence. This national park preserves an ancient desert peoples' farming community and "Great House," that was created as the country's first archeological reserve in 1892.

Surrounding areas: San Tan Valley, Arizona (15.0 mi), Queen Valley, Arizona (19.3 mi), Queen Creek, Arizona (20.7 mi), Eloy, Arizona (21.4 mi), Gold Canyon, Arizona (23.1 mi), Casa Grande, Arizona (23.9 mi), Arizona City, Arizona (25.2 mi)

Florence Vacation Rentals




Florence Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn2145 E Florence BlvdCasa Grande, AZ20.8 mi.(520) 421-9878
Mainstay Suites Casa Grande851 N Henness RdCasa Grande, AZ20.9 mi.(520) 426-1177
Best Western Casa Grande Suites665 Via Del CieloCasa Grande, AZ21.5 mi.(520) 836-1600
Motel 6 No 12634965 N Sunland Gin RdCasa Grande, AZ21.5 mi.(520) 836-3323
Knights Inn Eloy3945 W Houser RdEloy, AZ22.0 mi.(520) 466-7804
Best Western Inn & Suites-gold Canyon8333 E Sunrise Sky DrGold Canyon, AZ22.5 mi.(480) 671-6000
Holiday Inn Casa Grande777 N Pinal AveCasa Grande, AZ23.9 mi.(520) 426-3500
Francisco Grande Hotel And Golf Resort26000 W Gila Bend HwyCasa Grande, AZ25.6 mi.(800) 237-4238
Super 8 Motel251 E 29TH AveApache Junction, AZ26.3 mi.(480) 288-8888
Holiday Inn Express1101 W Apache JCTApache Junction, AZ28.3 mi.(480) 982-9200
Oakwood Worldwide At Lakeview1849 S Power RdMesa, AZ29.8 mi.(800) 510-4559
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson6650 E Superstition Springs BlvdMesa, AZ30.0 mi.(480) 641-8000

Florence Weather & Climate

South-central Arizona has a desert climate, but is cooler and wetter than the central desert region due to its' higher elevation. Southern Arizona averages 11 inches of rain per year, but also experiences a high level of what is called evapotranspiration, or loss of water (evaporation.) Most of the rainfall occurs during the monsoon months of July and August. Flash floods are possible during the monsoon, and dramatic lightening is sometimes seen during this time. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 degrees F. Early summer has low humidity and clear skies; mid-to- late summer has higher humidity, cloudy skies and occasional rain. Winters are mild in southern Arizona, and the area generally averages one hard freeze per season. Snow is rare, but has been known to fall; usually just a light dusting that melts quickly.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 66°F 38°F 1.07 in. -
February 70°F 40°F 1.06 in. -
March 74°F 44°F 1.16 in. -
April 82°F 49°F 0.41 in. -
May 91°F 58°F 0.26 in. -
June 100°F 67°F 0.17 in. -
July 102°F 75°F 0.93 in. -
August 100°F 74°F 1.22 in. -
September 96°F 68°F 0.90 in. -
October 86°F 56°F 0.90 in. -
November 74°F 44°F 0.75 in. -
December 66°F 38°F 1.22 in. -

Florence Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Williams Gateway airport (IWA) located about 24 miles northwest of Florence in Phoenix, Arizona, the Pinal Airpark airport (MZJ) located approximately 36 miles south of Florence in Marana, Arizona, the Marana Northwest Regional airport (AVQ) located roughly 44 miles south of Florence in Marana, Arizona, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport (PHX) located around 45 miles northwest of Florence in Phoenix, Arizona, the San Carlos Apache airport (P13) located about 47 miles east of Florence in Globe, Arizona, and finally the Scottsdale airport (SDL) located approximately 50 miles northwest of Florence in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Florence Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Schnepf FarmsQueen CreekAZ18.1 mi.
Castles n' CoastersPhoenixAZ56.4 mi.
Enchanted IslandPhoenixAZ56.4 mi.


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