It was hot in Phoenix today, and despite the excessive heat warnings being issued, we just missed out on lining up in record-breaking heat.
On Monday, the record set in 1907 was seriously threatened in Phoenix. The highest temperature record set on July 3, 1907 is 117 degrees Fahrenheit. As of 4 p.m., Phoenix had a high of 116 degrees Fahrenheit, just one degree off the record.
Temperatures reached today in Phoenix were the hottest in the region since June 19, 2021.
Jessica Leffel, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s office in Phoenix, explained the reason for the current high temperatures.
“Right now we’re experiencing a high pressure system that is allowing temperatures to rise even higher,” said Leffel. “At the moment, we can see that it’s slightly above the seasonal average.” This time of year, early July temperatures typically average around 107 degrees. ”
The last time it came close to tying or breaking the record was on June 26, when Phoenix fell 10 degrees short of its 1990 record of 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is a heat wave warning for this week.
A heat wave warning is currently in effect for the Phoenix area. Originally scheduled for Tuesday night, it was extended to Friday at 8pm. Phoenix isn’t the only area in the state with a heat wave warning.
Some or all of these counties are in heat warnings through Friday night.
- Yuma
- La Paz
- Maricopa
- Pinal
- Graham
- greenlee
- Pima
- santa cruz
- Mojave
Warnings are in place for parts of Yavapai through Monday night and parts of Coconino County through Sunday night.
