PHOENIX — Phoenix almost made it to our first 90-degree day of the year on Sunday, just a few degrees shy with the official high at sky harbor airport on Sunday of 88 degrees.
Significant warm-up for the start of the week as we get very close to 100 degrees at the start of the week.
Right now, for Monday our forecast high is 98 degrees, for Phoenix not far from the record of 100 set in 2018.
For Tuesday our forecast high is 99 degrees, which would set a new record for that day. The previous record is 98 degrees set in 1989.
These temperatures are incredibly warm for this time of year. So, stay hydrated, limit your time outside in the afternoon and don't forget the sunblock for your outdoor activities.
By the middle of next week, another storm system drops through the Great Basin, it will stay a bit too far to the north to bring any rain or snow to our state.
Winds will pick up across Arizona on Wednesday and Thursday and temperatures will drop by the end of next week putting the Valley back in the 80s.
Although our forecast looks to stay dry, Flood Warnings remain in effect for the Verde, the Salt and Gila rivers through next Friday (April 14th) due to recent water releases from our reservoirs. Do not attempt to cross any flowing water in any of these areas.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.88" (+0.19" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.33"
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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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