Phoenix residents should prepare for a week of sunny skies and steadily climbing temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Clear conditions are prevailing, with the calm tranquility of spring soon to give way to the early onset of summer heat.
The weekend promises sunny weather with a high near 78, which is perfect for those venturing outdoors today. The evening will be mostly clear, with a low around 56, and an east wind around 5 mph. Sunday’s forecast mirrors today’s, with expectations for the temperature to nudge slightly higher, peaking at around 80 degrees.
As the workweek commences, the National Weather Service indicates that Monday will have sunny weather, with a high near 87 degrees. This pattern of clear skies and warmth holds steady through Tuesday, when residents can anticipate highs breaking into the 90s for the first time of the year. The evenings will offer mild respite, with the temperature dipping to the low 60s.
Midweek, the Weather Service projects an escalation in warmth, with Wednesday's high anticipated to reach near 95 degrees. The nights that follow will see temperatures settling in the mid to upper 60s. Come Thursday, the forecast suggests thermometers may close in on triple digits, peaking at a high near 99.
The gradual climb concludes on Friday, when Phoenix is set to experience the epitome of its early summer fervor. The forecast confidently predicts sunny weather, with a high near 100, ushering in the season's first contact with the century mark. Ideal for those with an appreciation for the heat, the conditions will be tempered by a light southwest afternoon wind.
