As Phoenix residents wake up to mostly cloudy skies, the temperature sits at a comfortable 72°F (22°C) with a humidity level of 37%. A gentle southeast wind is blowing at 5 MPH, contributing to a pleasant morning atmosphere.
According to the National Weather Service forecast, Friday will see showers and thunderstorms, especially before 8 AM, with a brief pause in precipitation until 10 AM. Expect a high near 77 degrees and breezy conditions as winds shift from south-southwest to west in the afternoon, gusting up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, possibly higher during thunderstorms. In the evening, conditions will become partly cloudy, with lows around 58 degrees and east-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph at times.
As the weekend approaches, Phoenix will enjoy mostly sunny skies with highs of 75 degrees on Saturday and 81 degrees on a perfect sunny Sunday. Both evenings will be mostly clear, with temperatures cooling to the mid-50s.
Residents can expect rising desert temperatures, starting at a warm 87 degrees on Monday and reaching nearly 98 degrees by Thursday. Calm winds throughout the week will contribute to the steady increase in heat, according to the National Weather Service.
Nights this week will be warm, starting at 61 degrees on Monday night and reaching 68 degrees on Wednesday night. Skies will remain mostly clear, providing sunny and warm days for Phoenicians.
