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Record-setting first 90º+ day in Phoenix

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Record-setting first 90º+ day in Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor hit 90º for the first time this year around 1:18 pm on March 25th, but the thermometer did not stop there. It continued rising until reaching a high of 96º, which broke the record for the day of 93º set back in 1988.

A fun fact, this is the second warmest high temperature on record to be measured on the first 90º+ day. The hottest first 90º+ day comes in at 97º, which occurred in 1946 and 2019.

And if you were wondering, the average first 90º+ day is March 30th.

Forecast: First 90º+ day of the year is likely in Phoenix on Friday

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Forecast: First 90º+ day of the year is likely in Phoenix on Friday

High pressure will build over Arizona later this week into the weekend, resulting in well above average high temperatures. The forecast high on Friday in Phoenix is currently 92º, which would make it the first time this year with a high of 90º+.

The average first 90º+ day is March 30th, with the earliest on record occurring on February 17th in 2016.

The good news if you don't like the heat, a slight chance of rain and cooler temperatures will move into the forecast at the start of next week!

What weather changes take place in Phoenix during spring?

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What weather changes take place in Phoenix during spring?

Winter ended and spring officially started this year on March 20th at 8:33 am! So what are the changes that take place from the start of spring to the start of summer on June 21 at 2:13 am?

Over the next three months, the average high temperature in Phoenix will go from 79º to 106º, a 27º increase!

The average low temperature will start spring at 54º and warm to 79º by the end. Yes, the average high temperature at the start of spring becomes the average low temperature by the end of spring.

As for rain, spring is certainly not the wettest season, with on average only 0.60 inches of rain falling. The majority of that falls in late March and early April.

Bottom line, fasten your seatbelt and get ready for a big warming trend as summer is fast approaching!