ARIZONA NEWS

Phoenix enters another excessive heat warning as new 110-degree streak builds

Aug 4, 2023, 12:00 PM

Phoenix heat rolls on....

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

PHOENIX — A new excessive heat warning started Friday for Phoenix, which could see another 110-degree streak build after a record-setting one ended earlier this week.

The excessive heat warning is scheduled to run through Monday night as the capital city is set to see high temperatures of at least 114 degrees through at least Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The new weather advisory comes four days after Phoenix’s record 31 consecutive days of 110-degree heat was snapped.

More heat records coming?

Phoenix has recorded 36 days of 110-degree heat this year and with the upcoming forecast, will inch closer to the annual record of 53 set in 2020.

Sean Benedict, a meteorologist with NWS Phoenix, said it’s becoming increasingly likely that record will be shattered.

“We’re well on our way toward pushing closer and closer to that record all-time,” Benedict told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Friday. “We’re ahead of the pace of 2020 at the current moment after our 31 straight days that we had.

“So yeah, there’s potential for us to get close to that.”

Arizona’s largest city is coming off the hottest month ever recorded in a U.S. city with an average temperature of 102.7 degrees recorded in July.

August 2020 was Phoenix’s previous hottest month at 99.1 degrees.

What about the rain?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, which NWS uses for the city’s official readings, hasn’t recorded rain since March 22.

It’s the third-longest streak in city history at 134 days as of Thursday and is inching closer to the all-time record.

The longest Phoenix rainless streak on record is 160 days in 1972, with the second-longest being 143 days in 2006.

The current streak would have to last through the last day of August to break it.

Benedict doesn’t expect it to be broken any time soon.

“Obviously, we’re going to be off to a pretty slow start during this August with the current pattern, but hopefully that changes toward the second half,” Benedict said.

KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Jim Cross contributed to this report.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

woman stands in street during protest...

SuElen Rivera

Phoenix airport workers file discrimination complaint against employer

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport food service industry workers filed a discrimination complaint against their contractor on Wednesday.

27 minutes ago

A stock image of a sign indicating a 40 mph speed limit....

Kevin Stone

Here’s why Phoenix is reducing speed limits on multiple roadways

The city of Phoenix is lowering the speed limit on 15 stretches of road, but you should tap the brakes on the idea that it's being done so more tickets can be written.

2 hours ago

Mugshot of Leonardo Santiago, who has been accused of first-degree murder in two Phoenix cases....

KTAR.com

Suspect in brutal murder/mutilation case implicated in another Phoenix homicide

One of the suspects in the murder and mutilation of a gay man at a Phoenix park has been implicated in a second homicide case, authorities said.

3 hours ago

Cactus Park Precinct...

KTAR.com

Escaped prisoner caught by citizens at Phoenix gas station

An escaped prisoner was caught by citizens at a Phoenix gas station Thursday night shortly after he fled from a detention center.

5 hours ago

no motor vehicles sign near arizona border...

KTAR.com

Arizona’s Sinema says Lukeville Port of Entry closure ‘unacceptable,’ unsure when it will reopen

The Lukeville Port of Entry has been closed for five days with no end in sight, a situation Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says is "unacceptable."

8 hours ago

(Photo provided by Evolve Public Relations and Marketing.)...

KTAR.com

Google Fiber internet service is slated for Queen Creek in early 2025

Queen Creek is set to become the third community in Arizona to get Google Fiber - a high-speed internet service provided by Google.

8 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

(KTAR News Graphic)...

KTAR launches online holiday auction benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

KTAR is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for a holiday auction benefitting thousands of Valley kids.

Follow @KTAR923...

Valley residents should be mindful of plumbing ahead of holidays

With Halloween in the rear-view and more holidays coming up, Day & Night recommends that Valley residents prepare accordingly.

Follow @KTAR923...

West Hunsaker at Morris Hall supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona

KTAR's Community Spotlight this month focuses on Morris Hall and its commitment to supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona.

Phoenix enters another excessive heat warning as new 110-degree streak builds