Actually May was cooler than normal last year too. Check the link below. Take a look at 2010 and compare it to 2011. Both months are generally cooler than the historical average. I think this is what climatologists call Global Warming.

Here is a link that might be useful: Accuweather Mesa, AZ 2010

Warming or cooling?

I admit, despite the late frosts, chill hours were less last winter than the one before it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Phoenix Chill Hours 2010-11

You just missed it: 1998 was extremely cool for all of May.

My okra is growing very slowly but I'm not complaining!

My okra is too, they have hardly grown at all since I planted them a few weeks ago :-/ but I'm sure they will pick up later in the summer

we love it ... makes for a better garden ... plants have a chance to set great roots to deal with the blistering heatwave forthcoming ...

So interesting! Looks like early June is expected to stay relatively cool too. I'll take it :)

I'm loving it! Still haven't turned on the A/C yet. May is always my lowest electric bill. Let's enjoy it while we can. :)

Happy gardening,
Grant

Isn't it great? I have hundreds of tomatoes set!