April 12th: Phoenix ties high temperature record

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The high temperature on April 12th at Phoenix Sky Harbor hit 99º, breaking the record high for the day of 99º, last set in 1936. The average high for this time of year is 85º. [...] Read more

April 12th: More record heat across Northern Arizona

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The spring heat wave continues across Arizona, with at least seven locations across Northern Arizona breaking or tying record high temperatures. Here is a quick list of the locations that broke [...] Read more

April 11th: Northern Arizona breaks high temperature records

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People normally drive northward into the higher elevations of Arizona to escape the heat; however, this afternoon, record heat invaded this cooler part of Arizona as well. Flagstaff hit 76º, [...] Read more

First 100º day in Phoenix and ties record high

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Here in the Valley of the Sun, there is always buzz each year about the first time Phoenix Sky Harbor breaks the century mark. This year, at around 2:28pm on April 10th, Phoenix Sky Harbor, the [...] Read more

Record: Phoenix breaks temperature record on January 3rd

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The high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor hit 81º around 2:45pm this afternoon (Jan 3rd), breaking the old record high for the day of 79º set back in 1989. For reference, the average high for this [...] 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

Aug 21st: High temperature in Phoenix is 5th coolest on record

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It has been a record-setting year for heat in Phoenix, so here is some "cooler" temperature news! The high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor on August 21st topped out at 91º, which comes in as the [...] Read more

Near record 20º high temperature drop in Phoenix

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An area of low pressure moved into Arizona on Monday bringing with it breezes, isolated thunderstorms, and much cooler temperatures. While many locations stayed dry the big story was the cold air. [...] Read more