Archive for: March 2020 - WeatherBus.com

Uncommon Weather Event in Phoenix - Did You Notice?

30 March 2020 - Posted in Weather Facts by Weather Bus

Today (March 30th), the high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor was 77º, with a low temperature of 53º. If you asked what the high and low were yesterday, you would get the same answer. While nothing might sound too exciting with this, let's go to the numbers.

Since records began in 1896 to today, it has been 45,379 days. Out of those days, Phoenix has recorded the exact same high and low temperature on back-to-back days a total of 590 times. That is only 1.3% of all days on record!

So far this year, Phoenix has already recorded five of these days, and we are only three months into the year! The most recorded in a given year was ten, which occurred in both 2012 and 1930. The least is one in a year and occurred in 1989, 1980, 1978, and 1919.

Ok, that might still not sound exciting, but to a weather nerd... well, you get the point.

Phoenix: Least 80º+ Degree Days In March In Over 35 Years

29 March 2020 - Posted in Weather Facts by Weather Bus

Punxsutawney Phil, back on February 2nd, told the world spring would arrive early, but that was certainly not the case for the Valley of the Sun.

Several storm systems have moved through the state this month, resulting in cool afternoon high temperatures. So far this month, Phoenix Sky Harbor has only recorded a high temperature of 80º or higher on three days (March 5th-7th).

This tally is the lowest number of 80º+ days the Valley has seen in March since 1982! This also ties the record as the third-lowest number of days. The record stands at zero, which occurred in 1973 and 1980. The most number of 80º+ days is 25 and was set in 1934.

With the forecast calling for temperatures to be in the upper 70s through the end of the month, the average high temperature for March will likely be around 74º, which is below the average of 77º.

So the big question: does this mean it will be a cool summer? The short answer: no. Unfortunately, there is no relationship between the average high temperatures in March versus June.

With that said, be sure to enjoy the cool weather while it lasts as there is no doubt the summer will still be hot in Phoenix, even if it happens to end up being below-average.

Phoenix Forecast: March 30th - April 5th

29 March 2020 - Posted in Weather Forecast by Weather Bus

The big weather story this week in Phoenix will be warming temperatures as afternoon highs rise into the mid-80s Tuesday through next weekend. The high temperature of 84º on Tuesday is above average and will break the 14-day long streak of below-average high temperatures.

No rain expected for the next week, but we will see an increase in clouds cover Tuesday into Wednesday as a weak storm system brushes through the state.

Overall, a relatively calm week weather-wise.

Northeast Mesa Weather Station Added to Weather Bus

28 March 2020 - Posted in Website by Weather Bus

It is exciting to announce that as of noon on March 28th, 2020, we now have a weather station located in Northeast Mesa (near Power and Brown).

You can view live weather information from this station at the following link:
[Live weather from NE Mesa Updated every minute]

You can also view the webcam here:
[View webcam along with current weather conditions]

This station will take the place of the one that was located in Northwest Mesa.

Tied 5th Coldest March 27th in Phoenix

27 March 2020 - Posted in Weather Facts by Weather Bus

The high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor on March 27th came in at just 66º!

This year will now go down as the 5th coolest March 27th on record. The coldest was 58º, which was set in both 1920 and 1975.

Keep in mind the average for this time of year is 80º.

Cooler weather is forecast to stick around through the weekend; however, a warming trend will move into the forecast, with temperatures nearing the 90-degree mark by the middle of next week.