Metro Phoenix continued to see showers pass through the area on Tuesday morning. Here's how much rain fell and what weather to expect for the week.
Below-normal temperatures are expected on Thursday. "Below normal temperatures continue today, but return to near normal tomorrow," the National Weather Servi
This marks the end of the second-longest dry period in Phoenix on record, just one day shy of breaking the longest record. The current record was set in 1972 with 160 days without measurable rain.
Throughout the day on Jan. 29, there will be light, scattered rain and snow showers across Arizona. The showers will be mostly focused over north-central parts of the state, including parts of Coconino, Yavapai, Gila and Navajo Counties.
With light showers moving into the Valley, Monday could be the day when Phoenix’s second-longest streak without rain comes to an end.
Metro Phoenix may see rain in the coming days. Here's the weather forecast, radar and everything to know, including how many days without rain.
The Phoenix area will get a reprieve from below-average temperatures this week as the weather warms but could see some showers heading into early next week. After freeze warnings
PHOENIX – After more than five dry months, Phoenix fell about 15 hours short of its record rainless streak. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which the National Weather Service (NWS) uses for the city’s official readings, received measurable precipitation for the first time since Aug. 22, 2024, at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Phoenix has had 151 dry days in a row. There has been no measurable rainfall at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport since Aug. 22.
Phoenix anticipates a week of mild and sunny weather, with temperatures in the mid-60s to 70 degrees and light winds, according to the National Weather Service.
The streak fell just a day short of tying the record of 160 days, which was set during the Nixon Administration.