Temperatures are starting to cool a little bit with a high expected in the mid-70s. On Saturday, we're expecting a high of 79°. The previous record high temperature on this day is 78° and it was set last year.
Temperatures are slowly starting to cool down from the 80° highs we saw last week. PHOENIX - Record heat continues right into the weekend. Saturday should still see record warmth with a high of 79 degrees.
The current record is 78 degrees, set just last year in 2023. Sunday will remain below record territory with a forecast high of 76. Both days over the weekend will begin with lows in the 40s and low 50s with dry conditions and a mostly sunny sky.
The dry weather carries on through next week! A cold front approaches the state by Tuesday into Wednesday. As a result, middle 70s are forecast Monday and Tuesday but by Christmas Day, highs in the upper 60s and low 70s are likely around the Valley. Winds may pick up a bit with the cold front, but it passes through mostly dry.
Next week should remain a bit more comfortable in the extended forecast with highs in the lower 70s. You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page , or download the Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on Apple iOS and Android . Scroll down this page for satellite and radar, day planner, records, current temperatures, 10-day forecast, forecast highs, and recent rainfall totals, plus live video feeds.
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Arizona weather forecast: Temperatures start to cool but could still set a new record
On Saturday, we are expecting a high of 79° which would break the record of 78° we set last year.