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Phoenix Heat Breaks; Monsoon Offers Cooler Temps
12 Sep
Summary
- Metro Phoenix expects relief from extreme heat after record-breaking summer.
- Light showers brought minimal rain, but more is forecast later in the week.
- Fall projections indicate a higher chance of above-average rain and temps.
After enduring the second hottest summer on record, metro Phoenix is poised to receive some respite from extreme heat. The final weeks of the monsoon season are expected to bring cooler temperatures, with highs forecast to be in the low 100s for the week of September 13th. While overnight showers on September 11th brought only minor rainfall to some areas, the forecast indicates a potential for more significant weather patterns later in the week.
Higher humidity and increased cloud coverage are anticipated across the Phoenix area, with a moderate heat risk level. Although storm chances remain low initially, a shift towards a wetter pattern is possible for south-central Arizona by the end of the week, potentially bringing active thunderstorms. Monsoon rains have been near average for the season, with Phoenix only slightly below its normal precipitation. Looking ahead to the fall, projections suggest an increased probability of both above-average precipitation and temperatures for Arizona.
