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Phoenix, Arizona – After a rare round of May rain, Phoenix is headed straight back into sunshine and rising heat—expecting highs in the 90s by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue Monday with a 60% chance through the afternoon, especially in the early part of the day. Rainfall amounts may reach up to a quarter inch, with heavier bursts in isolated thunder cells.
By Tuesday, skies will begin to clear with only a 20% rain chance early in the day. Highs will warm to 74°F Tuesday, before a jump to 85°F on Wednesday and 92°F by Thursday. Winds will stay light, and skies will remain clear from Tuesday night onward—setting the stage for a quick return to typical desert heat.
What to Expect in Phoenix This Week:
- Wet roads and possible ponding on Monday—avoid unnecessary travel in low-lying areas
- Gradual clearing Tuesday with warming trend
- Classic dry spring heat returns by midweek
5-Day Phoenix Forecast:
- Tuesday: High 74°F, clearing skies
- Wednesday: High 85°F, sunny
- Thursday: High 92°F, clear
- Friday: High 97°F, continued warming
- Saturday: High 102°F, early heatwave begins
