Phoenix woke Saturday to partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 50s, with a breezy morning ahead before winds ease and the afternoon turns partly sunny. The high should reach about 73 degrees, making for a comfortable day after the Valley’s recent run of unsettled weather.
A weak weather system passing across northern Arizona could bring a few showers to foothills and higher terrain north and east of Phoenix, but rain chances in the city remain minimal. According to the National Weather Service, early wind gusts may reach 20 to 30 mph before returning to lighter, more typical afternoon breezes.
Sunday And Monday Bring A Warm Reset
The weekend improves quickly after Saturday’s clouds. Sunday should be sunny with a high near 75, followed by a mostly sunny Monday that climbs close to 80 degrees — a brief return to classic Phoenix patio weather.
That warm reset will be short-lived, however. The latest forecast sharpens the next weather turn that Hoodline reported Friday, with a more active system arriving Monday night and Tuesday.
Tuesday Looks Like The Week’s Main Weather Plot Twist
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and rainfall totals generally between a quarter-inch and half-inch. Temperatures will fall back to around 71 degrees, and gusty winds could make the day feel more unsettled than the warm weekend.
Wednesday brings a sunnier cooldown near 69 degrees, while Thursday is expected to be partly cloudy with a high near 70. Friday has a 20% chance of precipitation, with the high expected to settle near 68 degrees.
Best Bet For Outdoor Plans
Sunday and Monday look like the easiest days for outdoor plans, with warm temperatures and little chance of rain. Tuesday is the day to keep a rain jacket nearby, especially for commutes, errands and anyone hoping to avoid getting caught in the Valley’s less charming version of a plot twist.
