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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Arizona set for a Christmas cool-down

After four consecutive days of record highs in Phoenix, we finally broke the trend. However, temperatures remain well above average for this time of year.

By: Justin Hobbs

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PHOENIX — After four consecutive days of record highs in Phoenix, we finally broke the trend Sunday. Our high temperatures reached 75 degrees which is still 10 degrees above average.

As of December 21st, the overall average temperature in Phoenix this month has been 63.1 degrees. The all-time record is an overall average temperature of 61.3 degrees, set in 1980. At this point, we are tied for that record spot and very well could surpass it as temperatures will remain above average this week.

This week we will see changes in the temperatures with a drop off closer to normal for the midweek all thanks to a storm system set to pass to our north which will bring a cold front through Arizona. However, overall temperatures will remain above average.

Morning lows will still be chilly, dropping to the mid-40s to low-50s across the Valley, but even those temperatures are a few degrees above average.

Meanwhile, afternoon highs will dip back into the mid to upper 60s for Christmas day and the second half of the week.

This storm system will also bring light snow chances in the high country with flurries possible along the Rim on Christmas morning. A dusting is possible up at the Grand Canyon and in Northeastern Arizona.

The storm system will also increase wind speeds in the high country into the mid-teens. In the Valley, we will not likely see a big increase in the wind speeds. However, any wind can help circulate the air and help with air quality.

After multiple days with air quality alerts and "No Burn Days" the air is forecast to become slightly better on Monday. With that in mind, it will still be unhealthy for sensitive groups in the morning hours.

Stay tuned to ABC15 for further updates.