They released their outlook for the season on June 3.The area of high pressure — also known as the monsoon high — responsible for the recent heatwaves isn’t in a position to be a catalyst for monsoon storms.“The moisture in Mexico isn’t really far enough north to drive this,” Selover said. (The Weather Service bases its "normal" ranges on records from 1981 to 2010. "For example, avoid strenuous activity and cancel outdoor activities, and always make sure to seek air-conditioned buildings or run your air conditioner in spite of the financial cost.
Only a trace of rain (less than a hundredth of an inch) was recorded at the city’s official rain gauge at Sky Harbor Airport.Those topics have been on the minds of the meteorologists at the National Weather Service offices that serve Arizona (in Flagstaff, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson). In a typical July, more than half an inch of rain would have already fallen on Phoenix. Could Phoenix finally see a taste of the monsoon this week?Temperatures were forecast to reach a high of 113 degrees in Phoenix on Sunday with little chance of moisture.Temperatures will start cooling down Wednesday to about 102 to 104 degrees.
Prior to that the monsoon was said to have started on the first of three consecutive days with an average dew-point temperature of at least 55 degrees.Computer models, another factor meteorologists consider, are also providing few clues as far as the rainfall outlook this summer.“I’m ever hopeful,” Selover said.
Monday and Tuesday will remain about 109 degrees.Saturday was also the 97th consecutive day without measurable rain in Phoenix, according to a Phoenix National Weather Service tweet. In a typical July, more than half an inch of rain would have already fallen on Phoenix.
Since 1933, it has resided at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX). Early in monsoon season, the air closer to the ground often stays dry and absorbs any falling rain.The 20% odds may not seem like much, but meteorologist Bianca Feldkircher said the chances are some of the best she's seen all summer.
Phoenix, Arizona is a vast, sprawling metropolis which covers an area of nearly 2000 sq-mi. By: abc15.com staff. "Other precautions people should take include drinking water, being prepared to call 911, and making sure no children or pets are in the car before locking it.Last year, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport saw a trace of rain on July 22 and 0.13 inch on July 30, according to a National Weather Service-Phoenix tweet.Before cooler temperatures arrive in Phoenix, Sawtelle said residents should still be vigilant in the heat. Phoenix 2020 Hail Summary.
"So that may be related to the sea surface temperatures and the Gulf of California not being quite warm enough. Phoenix Weather Forecasts and Current Conditions.