Phoenix, Arizona – Phoenix set a record warm low of 64 degrees Saturday, rising 20 above normal.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, the morning low at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reached 64 degrees, establishing a new record warm minimum temperature for Feb. 28. The previous record was 62 degrees, set in 1986.
Forecasters said afternoon highs are expected to hover around 20 degrees above seasonal averages across the lower deserts under a mix of high clouds and sun. No precipitation was included in the update.
The unusually warm overnight temperature means residents began the day at levels more typical of late spring rather than late February. Average lows for this time of year are significantly cooler, making the 64-degree reading notable in climate records dating back decades.
The record applies specifically to Phoenix Sky Harbor, the city’s official climate reporting station. The National Weather Service did not indicate how long the above-normal pattern will persist.
Such early warmth can affect energy use, outdoor plans and travel conditions, particularly for commuters and students heading out during morning hours expecting cooler temperatures.
Saturday’s reading adds to Phoenix’s long-term climate data, where record warm minimum temperatures are tracked separately from daytime highs.
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