(Photo by Alan Levine - CC BY 2.0)

Copa America Centenario fans will start gathering in Glendale during the hottest time of the day.

For those who grew up here, summer is no big deal. But for newbies, the heat can be a little — overwhelming.

As a Midwestern transplant, here are my thoughts about my first Phoenix summer.

But we want to hear from you, too. What was your first summer like? Share your stories by using the hashtag #firstphoenixsummer on Facebook or Twitter.

We'll collect listener experiences. Check back often for more tales of Valley heat.