Could Phoenix break the "Big 4" rain record?
Nothing beats fun weather facts, and here's an interesting one! Since Phoenix weather records began in 1896, measurable rain has never fallen on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day in the same season!
In fact, measurable rain has only been recorded on at least three of the "Big 4" three times.
This year (2021) it is possible we could break the record and have the first year with measurable rain on all four days! Phoenix already recorded a record-setting 1" of rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day managed to get another 0.01". There is a good chance of rain on New Year's Eve but the trick will be New Year's Day as rain chances will quickly come to an end around midnight. Can we keep the rain going just a few hours longer? Time will tell!
At the very least, this year will likely join the ranks and become the 4th time rain has fallen on at least three of the big holidays.
Nothing beats fun weather facts, and here's an interesting one! Since Phoenix weather records began in 1896, measurable rain has never fallen on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day in the same season!
In fact, measurable rain has only been recorded on at least three of the "Big 4" three times.
This year (2021) it is possible we could break the record and have the first year with measurable rain on all four days! Phoenix already recorded a record-setting 1" of rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day managed to get another 0.01". There is a good chance of rain on New Year's Eve but the trick will be New Year's Day as rain chances will quickly come to an end around midnight. Can we keep the rain going just a few hours longer? Time will tell!
At the very least, this year will likely join the ranks and become the 4th time rain has fallen on at least three of the big holidays.