PHOENIX — The sizzling 110s are back in the Valley of the Sun!
Monday was the hottest day of the year so far as Phoenix topped out at 112 degrees.
Valley highs will drop slightly in the days ahead, but will still end up near 110 degrees each afternoon this week.
Our mornings will be warmer too with Valley lows only cooling into the upper 70s to low 80s each day.
So, limit your time outside during the hottest part of the day and stay hydrated. Keep an eye on kids and the elderly, who can be the most affected by this heat, and bring your pets inside too!
With low pressure passing to our northwest this week, winds will pick up and increase wildfire danger as conditions stay dry.
Another Fire Weather Warning (also known as a Red Flag Warning) is in effect for most of northern and eastern Arizona, as well as across the higher terrain north and east of the Phoenix metro, on Wednesday.
Here in the Valley, afternoon wind gusts will peak near 30 mph over the next few days.
As we head into the weekend, high pressure will build in from the west and make things even hotter!
Phoenix could see its first 115-degree day of the year on Sunday and highs will stay above 110 degrees through the 4th of July.
Air quality will also be a concern this weekend!
Ozone High Pollution Watches take effect for the Phoenix metro area Friday and Saturday. This may be upgraded to an advisory if winds stay light.
While Monsoon 2023 is officially here, our forecast remains 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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