Residents of Phoenix, AZ can expect a shift in weather as the weekend approaches, with a cooling trend and increasing chances of showers. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see a mix of clear skies and intermittent clouds over the next few days, accompanied by calm winds. Today's weather is predicted to bring increasing clouds with a high near 75 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night and a low around 51.
Near perfect weather is on tap for Halloween festivities tomorrow. Clear skies with late afternoon temperatures in the 70s quickly cooling into the 50s and 60s over the course of the evening. DYK, it hasn't rained on Halloween in Phoenix since 1987. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/e1f8yUjgBB
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) October 30, 2024
Thursday and Friday are set to provide residents with sunny skies and highs of 79 and 81 degrees, respectively, with calm winds throughout both days, as per the NWS. The nighttime temperatures will dip to the low 50s, offering Phoenix a pleasant autumnal evening. However, the tranquility may be short-lived, as Saturday heralds in a slight change, with mostly sunny skies during the day and a 20 percent chance of showers post-11 p.m.
Indications of a more pronounced shift are marked by the climbing probabilities of rain this weekend. The National Weather Service's forecast available on their website details a 40 percent chance of showers for Sunday and a similar forecast for Monday with partly sunny conditions. The anticipated highs for both days hover around 70 degrees. As the wet weather lingers, residents can also expect Sunday night to bring a 50 percent chance of showers, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
The week begins with a continued possibility of rain, and temperatures remaining steady. Monday's forecast includes a 40 percent chance of showers with partly sunny skies and a high near 70, while Tuesday might see a slightly lower 20 percent chance of rain paired with sunshine and a high of approximately 71 degrees. East winds in the morning, will become west-southwest in the afternoon.
