Residents of Phoenix, AZ, can expect a mix of sun and potential showers in the coming days, as the National Weather Service forecasts a slight chance of precipitation coupled with mostly sunny skies. Specifically, today there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 5 pm, with an otherwise sunny day and a high near 70 degrees, calm winds picking up to around 5 mph from the east, according to the National Weather Service. As nighttime descends, the chance of showers increases slightly to 40 percent after 2 am, under mostly cloudy skies and a low of around 53 degrees.
Winds are expected to ramp up out west this afternoon with gusts reaching 40-50 mph at times across SE California where a wind advisory is in effect. Widespread windy conditions will extend into Wednesday. Now is the time to tie down any loose items. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/DEoJfuU2rz
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) January 7, 2025
Heading into Wednesday, the likelihood of rain diminishes with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8 am. Afterward, the sun is expected to reclaim the sky, bringing the high to nearly 65 degrees coupled with an east wind at around 10 mph, and gusts that could reach as high as 25 mph. The clear trend continues into Wednesday night, with a low around 40 and calming east winds, as per data from the National Weather Service.
Thursday's forecast offers a consistent dose of vitamin D, with pure sunshine and a high hovering near 64 degrees. The winds will remain gentle, shifting to the north at about 5 mph in the afternoon. By Thursday night, the skies are expected to be clear once again and temperatures will drop to a low around 39, with a light north-northeast wind.
As Friday arrives, the sunny conditions are predicted to persist with a high near 63 degrees, winds will be east around 5 mph before calming down in the afternoon. The evening promises a crystal clear sky and a low of around 38. The stable weather pattern holds through to the weekend, Saturday showcasing unblemished sunlight and a high again around 63, the winds remaining docile, while Sunday's conditions mirror the previous days with a high near 64 and uninterrupted clear skies at night, taking temperatures down to about 36 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to next week, Monday is slated to maintain the sunny streak, with a high again near 64 degrees. The light wind theme continues, supportive of the serene weather that Phoenix residents can enjoy for the foreseeable future. This extended forecast suggests that, save for the occasional chance of showers, the city will experience a period of tranquil, sunny weather amid the winter season.
