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Weather

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a view overlooking a pond at steele indian school park, beyond which are office buildings in midtown phoenix. an american flag flies on a pole.

Phoenix Fourth of July weather forecast: Here’s what to expect

By Clarissa SosinJuly 1, 2026

It’s going to be hot. But it also could be a lot worse.

a phoenix highway with a billboard reading 107 degrees at 7:25 p.m.

What is the hottest month in Phoenix?

By Morgan FischerJune 30, 2026

When it’s 110 degrees, the days all blend together. But the hottest months in Phoenix history should be familiar.

a scorpion on rocks under a blacklight

Will a heavy Phoenix monsoon create a ‘perfect storm’ for scorpions?

By Lorenzo GomezJune 17, 2026

This year’s monsoon might be wetter than usual. Will that drive all the scorpions — eek! — inside your home?

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a haboob dust storm in arizona

What is a haboob? What you should know about Arizona’s dust storms

By TJ L'HeureuxJune 15, 2026

Arizona has had dust storms for ages, but we’ve only recently started calling them haboobs.

The desert at sunset.

The 10 hottest summers in Phoenix history: How will 2026 stack up?

By Zach BuchananJune 8, 2026

According to the National Weather Service, nine of the 10 hottest Phoenix summers have happened since 2000.

a sun rising over a mountain in phoenix

Phoenix broke a record for spring heat. Here’s by how much

By Morgan FischerJune 4, 2026

Who needs summer when spring regularly tops 100 degrees?

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A stressed saguaro cactus with a fallen arm

Arizona is drying up faster than any other state in the U.S.

By Clarissa SosinJune 3, 2026

It’s no surprise that Arizona doesn’t get a lot of rain. But the extent to which the rain has abandoned us may surprise you.

A stock photo of a rainstorm in Arizona.

What are the wettest Phoenix monsoon seasons on record?

By TJ L'HeureuxJune 1, 2026

The 2025 monsoon season wound wetter than the last couple years. Where does it rank overall?

a storm over phoenix at night

When does monsoon season start in Arizona? What you should know

By Zach BuchananMay 25, 2026

Every summer, monsoon season provides Phoenix with roughly half of its yearly rainfall – and a needed break from the heat.

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a sun rising over a mountain in phoenix

2 Valley locales among U.S. cities with highest summer heat risk

By Zach BuchananMay 21, 2026

It gets so hot in Arizona, there’s really no way to be fully prepared.

lightning striking in arizona

There might be a ‘super’ El Niño this year. What would that mean for Phoenix?

By Morgan FischerMay 18, 2026

If you’re hoping for a strong monsoon season in Phoenix this summer, you may be in luck.

monsoon season clouds pass near Apache Junction, Arizona

New Phoenix monsoon forecast released: What to expect

By Zach BuchananMay 6, 2026

We had a wet monsoon last year, and this summer has good chances of following suit.

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The desert at sunset.

New Phoenix summer forecast released: What to expect

By Morgan FischerApril 8, 2026

The heat? That’s a given. But a chance at a strong monsoon season? That’s a gift.

a sun peeking through a cactus in the desert

Phoenix hits earliest 100-degree day on record

By Zach BuchananMarch 18, 2026

We shattered the previous record by more than a week. Counterintuitively, that could mean good things for summer.

A sun in the sky

Strap in: Phoenix is expected to hit 100 degrees by next week

By Morgan FischerMarch 10, 2026

Spring is off to a hot start, but does that mean summer temperatures are right around the corner?

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The desert at sunset.

February was warm. Here’s how it ranks in Phoenix weather history

By Morgan FischerMarch 2, 2026

The final two days of this February were the hottest Phoenix has ever experienced for that month.

A dusting of snow during break in winter storm on Lookout Trail in the McDowell Mountains in 2024. Fountain Hills can be seen in the distance.

You’re not crazy: Winters in Phoenix are indeed getting shorter

By Morgan FischerFebruary 26, 2026

“Winter” isn’t really a thing here. But the season that passes for it is going by more quickly, one study shows.

monsoon season clouds pass near Apache Junction, Arizona

Map: Which areas of the Valley got the most rain last night?

By Zach BuchananFebruary 17, 2026

This winter has been pretty dry, though some parts of Maricopa County got a proper rainstorm last night.

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downtown phoenix

New Phoenix spring forecast released: What to expect

By Morgan FischerJanuary 20, 2026

You can probably start packing up your winter gear. A trademark Arizona spring is on the way.

Hottest December in Phoenix? Valley is set to shatter record

Hottest December in Phoenix? Valley is set to shatter record

By Morgan FischerDecember 31, 2025

This has been the hottest December in the city’s history. The warm weather threatens the mountain snows that help provide your drinking water.

Could it ever snow on Christmas in Phoenix?

Could it ever snow on Christmas in Phoenix?

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 23, 2025

“Of course not!” you’re saying. But we’ve gotten closer to a white Christmas than you might think.

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a setting sun

Phoenix could have its hottest Christmas Day on record

By Morgan FischerDecember 18, 2025

We’ve been breaking December temperature records left and right the last few years. Could another one fall?

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