Phoenix Weather History
Arizona · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Phoenix sits 3723km from the equator, 331m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 48.7°C, set 1995-07-28, its record low -5.0°C, set 1990-12-23.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Phoenix
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Phoenix?
The highest temperature in this record for Phoenix is 48.7°C, measured on 1995-07-28. That is a recorded daily value from Phoenix's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Phoenix?
The lowest temperature in this record for Phoenix is -5.0°C, measured on 1990-12-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Phoenix get a year?
Phoenix averages 282mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 36 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Phoenix?
On 2021-07-24, 90.3mm fell on Phoenix, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 32% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Phoenix get a year?
Phoenix averages 4064 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Phoenix?
Across the summer months Phoenix averages a daytime high near 40.1°C, while winter nights average 5.5°C. The seasons here are set from Phoenix's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Phoenix?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Phoenix is 47 km/h, on 2022-10-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
