PHOENIX — We did it! Phoenix hit 110-plus degrees this afternoon. Making today the hottest day of the year...so far.
Counting today we have had 12 days straight of afternoon highs in the 100s and our longest stretch of consecutive days in the triple digits isn't going anywhere.
The heat will be unrelenting for the next week, with daily highs ranging from 110 to 115 degrees each afternoon. Overnight lows will be warmer too, only cooling into the upper 70s to low 80s in the Valley each morning.
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for Monday and Tuesday in southeastern Arizona.
Keep yourself safe in this extreme heat by limiting your time outdoors during the hottest hours of the day and by staying hydrated. Remember to keep an eye on kids and the elderly, as they can be the most affected by this heat. Also, consider bringing pets indoors to keep them cool.
A Wind Advisory for northern and northeastern Arizona has been issued for Monday.
Winds will remain breezy to gusty for the start of the week. Wind gusts could reach 45-55 mph in parts of northern and northeast Arizona. While Valley gusts will remain between 20-30 mph.
These winds combined with the very dry conditions around our state will increase the risk of wildfires.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Monday for northern and northeastern Arizona.
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Tuesday for portions of central, northern and northeastern Arizona.
While Monsoon 2023 is officially here, our forecast still looks sunny and dry with no rain in sight over the next week.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.88" (-0.05" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.36"
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2022 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78" (-1.44" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 7.02"
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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