Sunset concerts were canceled, and covered restaurant patios equipped with cooling misters sit empty. The heat has made parts of Phoenix feel like a ghost town. In Arizona, the monsoon season officially begins June 15 and can bring powerful storms with high winds, lightning and heavy bursts of rain. To add insult to injury, the region has been left high and dry with no monsoon activity, which can help offset the blazing temperatures. Share your weather photos and videos with us anytime.Even Southwestern desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California this week with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rainĪverage Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOWĪverage Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 7.02"ĭaily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here. Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78" (-1.44" from average) Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.36" Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.88" (-0.24" from average) While the threat for rain is low, we could get gusty winds and areas of blowing dust in the Phoenix area, so stay weather-aware. These storms won't be big rain makers, but they could produce strong winds and dry lightning that could spark new wildfires.Ī few storms could also develop over the higher terrain east of Phoenix on Tuesday and there's a slight chance those storms could approach the Valley. We could see a few storms in the high country over the next few days, too. Nearly a month into the monsoon, we are finally starting to see moisture increase and storm chances across eastern and southeastern Arizona. Record highs are in jeopardy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday here in Phoenix as temperatures hit 115 degrees or more. These heat alerts are also in effect for the lower elevations of the Grand Canyon through this weekend, and the lower elevations of Yavapai County will be under them starting Friday.Ī combination of sizzling hot daytime highs (above 110 degrees across the Valley) and warmer than normal overnight lows (in the upper 80s to low 90s) will increase the risk for heat illness. Bring your pets indoors, too.Įxcessive Heat Warnings for the Phoenix metro area and all of western Arizona are now in effect through Monday night. Keep an eye on kids and the elderly as they can be the most affected by this heat. So, limit your time outside during the hottest part of the day and stay hydrated. Heat is the number one weather-related killer. We remain in ABC15 Weather Action Mode as a reminder to take action to keep yourself and your family safe in this extreme heat. But, it is looking likely that we could tie or break this record this year. The record for the most days in a row with highs at 110 degrees or more is 18 set in June of 1974. Phoenix has hit 110 degrees or more for the past 11 days in a row and we have a least another week of these incredibly hot temperatures to get through. PHOENIX - We're in the midst of a historic heat wave and it's about to get even hotter.
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