Phoenix is waking up clear and warm Sunday, with temperatures around 81 degrees and a stiff east wind setting the tone for the day. The city is headed for sunny skies, a high near 99, and wind gusts that could reach 30 mph.
Sunday Brings Heat And Wind
Temperatures will climb quickly through the morning, reaching the 90s before noon and peaking near 99 degrees during the afternoon. East winds of 10 to 15 mph will be common, with the strongest gusts expected from late morning through the afternoon.
The wind should ease after sunset, and skies should remain clear into the night as temperatures fall only to around 80 degrees. There is no rain in the forecast for Sunday, and skies should remain clear into the night as temperatures fall only to around 80 degrees.
Dry Heat Sticks Around All Week
Monday will bring another sunny day with a high near 97 and an overnight low around 78. Highs should stay between 97 and 99 degrees from Tuesday through Friday, with mostly clear nights and no meaningful rain chances.
What the Broader Context Shows
Arizona’s average fall temperatures have increased by about 2.4 degrees since 1896, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. That long-term trend does not establish how a high near 99 degrees compares with Phoenix’s early-October climate normals or historical daily records. Maricopa County Public Health updates heat-related illness and death data weekly during the May-October heat season. For dust context, the National Weather Service Phoenix office documented near-zero visibility and wind gusts over 50 mph during a widespread Arizona dust storm on July 5, 2011. That past event does not mean Sunday’s forecast gusts of up to 30 mph will produce dust.
Plan For Sun And Gusts
Anyone spending time outdoors should plan around the midday heat, drink plenty of water and look for shade during the hottest part of the afternoon. The gusty winds may also make patio umbrellas, decorations and other lightweight items harder to manage, especially east of the city and in more exposed areas.
