Residents of Phoenix, AZ can anticipate a week of mostly sunny skies and a gradual warming trend, according to National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts. The temperatures today will reach a comfortable high near 76 degrees with a slight calm westward breeze kicking in between 4 and 7 mph.
As the sun sets, the skies are expected to stay mostly clear, and the temperatures will notch down to a low of around 53 degrees. While the sodium lights click on one by one, offering glimpses of civilization from the firmament, the west-southwest wind will dial down to a whisper, becoming calm.
Wednesday's forecast, according to the NWS, promises more sun and a slight uptick in temperature with a high near 82 degrees. A calm breeze will shift east-southeast around 5 mph. As nighttime approaches, the clarity in the sky will persist with a low settling near 55 degrees amidst the light and variable wind.
The warmth continues to build through to Thursday, with the thermometer pushing upwards to reach a near-record 88 degrees under sunny heavens. The light wind will start to show some muscle, shifting to south-southwest between 14 to 17 mph — a harbinger of gusts potentially cresting at 25 mph. As the day yields to night, the mostly clear banner will waver with an expected low of around 55 degrees.
FOX 10 Phoenix provides additional detail on the upcoming weather pattern indicating that Friday's temperatures will dip slightly with a high near 70 degrees. However, the night may bring a chance of showers as the skies turn partly cloudy and temperatures descend to a low of around 45 degrees.
The weekend outlook is optimistic with sunny conditions prevailing both Saturday and Sunday, highs of 66 and 73 degrees respectively. Nights will be clear with lows in the mid-40s to low 50s. Low humidity and gentle winds will accompany the onset of the new week with Monday's mostly sunny skies and a high near 75 degrees, ensuring that residents can enjoy typical Arizona spring weather.
