Weather Facts

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Dust blankets the Phoenix Valley

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A weather disturbance dropped into Arizona from the north late Wednesday night into Thursday, resulting in strong gusty winds and blowing dust across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and the northern [...] Read more

Finally feels like winter in Phoenix!

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Today (Jan 9th) marks the first below-average high temperature recorded at Phoenix Sky Harbor since November 19, 2024! The thermometer topped out at 65º, which is 2º below the average high for the [...] Read more

Hazardous Air Quality in Phoenix on New Year's Day

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If we had to guess, most of you were awake as the clock struck midnight, either because you were celebrating the new year or from the noise of all the fireworks. Even if you weren't awake, you likely [...] Read more

Fun fact: Satellite detects rain cooled ground

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When it comes to weather forecasting and observations, satellites have many uses that help us understand what is currently happening in the atmosphere. They also pick up small features that can tell [...] Read more

Phoenix Sky Harbor: First below-average high temperature in 73 days

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Did you notice the weather was slightly different on Wednesday (Aug 7th)? If so, you are not crazy, as the high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor was finally below average for the first time since [...] Read more

Phoenix high temperatures have been below average 70% of the year

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Have you felt like it has been a little cold this year in the Valley of the Sun? If so, you are not imagining things, as 70% of the year has been below average (as of March 31st)! The high [...] Read more