Record number of days with rain: Dec 24th - Jan 1st

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What an end to 2021 in Phoenix! First, the Valley had the wettest Christmas Eve on record. Then it rained on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, which set another unique weather record.

So how much rain fell? From Dec 24, 2021 through Jan 1, 2022, Phoenix Sky Harbor measured 1.22" of rain. For this time period, this ranks as the 8th wettest since records began in 1896. While certainly not the wettest, there was measurable rain on six days, which did set the record. The old record was five days set in 1906 and 1941.

Unique Holiday Weather Record Set In Phoenix

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This winter season (2021-2022), something happened that has not occurred since weather records began in 1896!

Measurable rain was recorded on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day! The old "record" was three of the four big holidays in the same season set in 1941, 1959, and 2016.

If you like rain, this was certainly a nice change!