The pistachio (/pÉªËstÉËÊiËoÊ, -ËstÃ¦-/, Pistacia vera), a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. Pistacia vera often is confused with other species in the genus Pistacia that are also known as pistachio.
Prescott Weather. Average Temperatures and Precipitation. Summer. Summer visitors can expect average high/low temperatures of 86/49 in June, 89/57 in July, 82/49 in August and 82/49 in September. Summer rains, like the rest of Arizona, is highest in July and August, with 2 - 4 inches of rain each month.
Prescott is 55 mi (89 km) west-northwest of the State of Arizona's geographic center. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km 2), of which 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km 2) is land and 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km 2) is water. Prescott is considered part of North Central Arizona.