[pct-l] SoCal desert

[nosirreeb]

A generally accepted definition of "true" deserts is an area which receive less than 250 millimetres (10 in) of average annual precipitation. Classed as "semi" deserts are areas which receive between 250 millimetres (10 in) and 400 to 500 millimetres (16 to 20 in).

Below are average annual precipitation amounts in inches for SoCal cities near the PCT, compiled from various sources. Looks like there's a lot of "semi" desert out there and some "true" desert. Whatever you want to call it, it's plenty dry for me.

Campo        15.60"
Mt. Laguna    23.40"
Warner Springs    13.86"
Anza        13.42"
Mt. San Jacinto 25.79"
Cabazon        13.59"
Big Bear Lake    21.10"
Wrightwood    25.40"
Agua Dulce    11.26"
Neenach         8.51"
Mojave         6.70"
Tehachapi    11.08"
Onyx        16.67"


If you're out there hiking and it's hot and dry, it probably doesn't matter what it's called.