PHOENIX — High pressure over the region keeps our above normal heat in place for the next week.
As of right now no excessive heat watches and warnings are in place for Maricopa county. However, continue to use caution and take measures to protect yourself.
Limit your time outside, stay hydrated with water and electrolyte drinks, and never leave kids or pets alone in your vehicle.
We will take a slight drop in temperatures for Monday with expected highs in the Valley between 106-108 degrees.
Monsoon moisture will increase across our state in the coming days, increasing our chances for showers and thunderstorms.
Storms will mainly impact the higher terrain and parts of southeastern and south-central Arizona, but there is a chance that storms could make it into the Valley Sunday night and again by the end of next week.
Any storms that develop could bring gusty winds, blowing dust, dangerous lightning, small hail, downpours, and flooding, especially along burn scars. So, stay weather-aware and remember to never attempt to drive through flooded washes or roadways.
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2024 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 3.84" (+0.63" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.90"
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.21" (-3.01" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.47"
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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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