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When does most of the Sonoran Desert’s monsoon rainfall occur?

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Most of the Sonoran Desert’s monsoon rainfall occurs during the monsoon season, which takes place from July through September. During this period, the region experiences strong, brief thunderstorms that bring heavy rain.1