FORECAST: February warmth continues

PHOENIX — High pressure continues bringing unseasonable warmth to the Valley through the weekend before changes begin.

The ridge of high pressure that has kept our temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal is beginning to break down, as a series of low pressure system starts to inch towards Arizona.

For this weekend, the forecast will stay mostly sunny with highs in the 80s, so make sure you are hydrating all day and slathering on the sunblock, if you are headed out to the Phoenix Open.

The UV Index will be in the moderate range, giving us only 45 minutes to be outside between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. before sunburn sets in. So, seek the shade, bring a hat and slather on the sunscreen throughout the day.

An approaching storm system late next week could bring cooler air, more clouds and maybe even some rain and snow chances to Arizona.

We’ll keep you posted as we get closer.

2026 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 0.18″ (-0.84″ from average)
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2025 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 8.31″ (+1.09″ from average)

Monsoon 2025 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.76″ (+0.33″ from average)
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER – LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW

Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71″ of rain

NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43″ of rain

Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03″ of rain

NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22″ of rain
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