Phoenix sets record for new high temperature at 106 degrees
May 6, 2018, 4:54 PM
PHOENIX — The National Weather Service has declared a record high temperature for May 6 at 106 degrees, breaking the record of 105 set in 1947.
For those keeping score at home, a new record high temperature has been set for Phoenix. Of course this can still go higher today. #azwx pic.twitter.com/BoO4uPdxbc
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 6, 2018
Temperatures began to jump on Friday when thermometers hit 96 degrees and then leaped up to 103 degrees on Saturday.
Those increases led to an excessive heat warning for Sunday, which turned out to be well-warranted.
The Weather Service reported the high temperature shortly after noon with a warning of the possibility of even higher temperatures, but it did not report anything hotter than the record-breaking 106.
Well it’s just past noon — and Phoenix has already hit 106º. We have a few more hours to get that number even higher. Reminder that an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for today! #azwx
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 6, 2018
The normal high temperature on May 6 in Phoenix averages 92 degrees. Sunday exceeded that by 14 degrees.
Temperatures are expected to hover over triple digits for the next week, however none of those days are expected to be record breaking.
On Thursday, temperatures peaked at 83 degrees. According to the weather bureau, highs may not duck back under 90 until October.
