Posted in Arizona September 20, 2019 by

Late-Summer Temperatures Have Hit An All-Time High In Arizona This Year

This summer, temperatures reached a record-breaking 113 degrees on August 20 and have hovered around the 100 mark ever since. Fall is right around the corner, and Arizonans everywhere are wondering if we’ll ever see a reprieve from the oppressive heat.

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We all know how unbearable the desert summer heat can be, but this year has proven truly remarkable.
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Phoenix broke its all-time record on August 20, 2019, reaching a whopping high of 113 degrees. Similar conditions have persisted across the valley since then.
On September 19, Phoenix clocked in at a whopping 110 degrees. The city recorded 29 days of such oppressive heat in 2019 - the fourth-most in history.
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Fortunately, the National Weather Service does not anticipate temperatures quite as stifling for the remainder of 2019.
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A gradual cooling trend is expected to level things off around 100 degrees.
Consistent with this forecast, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recorded a high of 99 degrees this past Sunday.
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We hope to see an even greater decline as fall progresses!
High temperatures are anticipated to remain around the 100s until late September into early October.
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Cooler weather should start creeping in just in time for the holiday season.
Monsoon season is likely over for the year, but scattered thunderstorms may produce showers and strong winds.
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This activity should diminish as we work towards cooler weather.
So, if you're looking to squeeze in one last hike before fall officially begins, consider this a go-ahead. What places are on your bucket list?
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Were you aware of just how stifling it was this summer? Let us know your thoughts, and check out our previous article about what we can expect looking ahead: The Old Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020 In Arizona Will Have Colder Than Normal Temps And Above-Average Precipitation.