Phoenix climbs to 110 degrees for first time this year, ties record heat for date

PHOENIX — The official start of summer isn’t for another month, but metro Phoenix didn’t get the memo.

Phoenix recorded its first 110-degree day of the year on Friday and tied the record high for the date, according to the National Weather Service.

The high temperature reached 112 degrees at about 3 p.m.

An excessive heat warning is in effect across metro Phoenix until Sunday at 8 p.m. with the National Weather Service forecast calling for highs of 108 on Saturday, 109 on Sunday and 106 on Monday.

Just reached 112 degrees at Sky Harbor…ties the record for the date…set way back in 1910! #azwx pic.twitter.com/K5xO64Vk5r

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 29, 2020

Warning signs of heat-related illnesses can include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache and nausea.

The earliest that Phoenix ever recorded a high of 110 degrees was on May 8, 1989.

Phoenix typically records its first 110-plus degree day by June 10.

The year that Phoenix saw the most 110-plus degree days was in 2011 with 33.

The last time Phoenix saw a summer with zero 110-plus degree days was in 1911.

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