As March makes its presence felt in Phoenix, AZ, residents can expect to face a mix of sunny skies and potential sprinkles in the coming week. Today's weather will be partly sunny with highs nearing 76 degrees. A light wind will shift southwest at a gentle pace of 4 to 7 mph. As we move into the evening, the skies will remain mostly clear as temperatures dip to around 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
A weather system will bring chances for showers on Thursday while dropping high temperatures into the 60s. The below normal temperatures won't last long as we are expecting a quick warm up over the weekend. #azwx pic.twitter.com/1cXyRHH4Y5
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) March 6, 2024
Bracing for the rest of the week, the forecast suggests a 30 percent chance of showers before 11 am on Thursday, followed by partial sun with highs dropping to near 67 degrees. The calm east wind is to be expected to change to the west. The forecast for Friday points to sunny skies with temperatures climbing back up to around 71 degrees, while the wind will pick up slightly, coming from the west at 7 to 10 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking forward to the weekend, clear skies dominate the prediction with Saturday and Sunday both providing plenty of sunshine. The high for Saturday is pegged at a pleasant 75 degrees, easing into a nighttime low of about 52. Sunday promises to deliver even more warmth, with a high that’s expected to soar to 81 degrees and lows holding steady in the mid-50s.
As the new week dawns, Monday and Tuesday will grace the city with mostly sunny conditions and highs hovering in the low 80s, which suggests a potential uptick to gradually warmer weather. For those seeking respite from the night chill, temperatures will remain comfortably ensconced in the mid-50s. Wednesday's outlook continues the trend of sunny days, with a high once again forecasted to reach 81 degrees, promising a semblance of consistency in the patterns of the sky, as per the National Weather Service.
