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Posted in Arizona September 20, 2019 by Katie Lawrence

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.

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.

Fortunately, the National Weather Service does not anticipate temperatures quite as stifling for the remainder of 2019.

Consistent with this forecast, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recorded a high of 99 degrees this past Sunday.

High temperatures are anticipated to remain around the 100s until late September into early October.

Monsoon season is likely over for the year, but scattered thunderstorms may produce showers and strong winds.

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?

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.

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.