Phoenix, Arizona — Phoenix recorded a morning low of 56°F Sunday at Sky Harbor Airport, slightly above normal.
According to the National Weather Service Phoenix office, the low temperature observed early Sunday at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport measured 56 degrees, which is three degrees warmer than the typical average low of 53°F for early March.
The observation was included in a weather update shared Sunday by the National Weather Service, which routinely tracks daily temperature benchmarks for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Officials also noted that temperatures are expected to rise significantly through the afternoon, with forecasts indicating highs reaching the upper 80s across much of the Phoenix area later Sunday.
While the morning reading remained comfortably above freezing, historical records show much colder conditions have occurred on the same date. The record low temperature for March 8 in Phoenix is 32°F, set in 1969, according to the National Weather Service.
Sky Harbor Airport serves as the city’s official climate reporting station and provides daily temperature data used for long-term climate records and forecasting comparisons.
The warmer-than-average morning reading continues a pattern of mild early-March conditions across the lower deserts of Arizona, where daytime temperatures can rise quickly after sunrise due to clear skies and dry air.
For residents and visitors, the forecasted upper-80s afternoon highs could bring conditions more typical of late spring than early March. Forecasters encourage people spending extended time outdoors to stay hydrated and plan for warmer afternoon temperatures.
The update may also be relevant for students, outdoor workers, and commuters traveling during the warmer afternoon period.
The National Weather Service continues to provide regular weather updates and forecasts for the Phoenix metro area.
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