Phoenix weather live
On this page you can follow the weather in Phoenix in real time: current temperature and feels-like, wind and gusts, humidity, pressure, cloud cover, dew point and chance of rain, refreshed every few minutes. The hourly and seven-day forecasts help with everything from the commute to outdoor plans. Phoenix sits in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, in the southwestern United States, and its desert setting gives it one of the hottest, driest climates of any major city in the country.
Phoenix's climate
Phoenix has a hot desert climate, defined by intense heat and very low rainfall. Summers are extremely hot and long, with daytime temperatures routinely above 40 °C and warm nights, making it one of the hottest large cities in the United States. Winters, by contrast, are mild and sunny, with pleasant, warm days and cool nights — the reason the region is a popular winter destination. Rainfall is scarce and concentrated in two periods: brief winter rains and the summer "monsoon," when surges of humid air bring dramatic afternoon thunderstorms, dust storms known as haboobs, sudden downpours and flash flooding, mainly between July and September. Skies are clear for most of the year, and the desert produces large swings between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The combination of extreme heat and dryness makes hydration and sun protection essential through much of the year.
Air quality and UV in Phoenix
The page also shows air quality (US AQI, PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO₂) and the UV index. Dust storms can sharply raise particulate levels, and on hot, stagnant days ozone can build up in the valley, while wind improves dispersion. Under the intense desert sun the UV index is often extreme; together with sunrise, sunset and day length, sun protection is especially important.
FAQ
What is the weather like in Phoenix right now?
The live panel above shows the current temperature, wind, humidity and rainfall in Phoenix, refreshed every few minutes.
Will it rain today in Phoenix?
The hourly forecast shows the chance of rain for each hour, and the 7-day view shows the outlook for the coming days.
What is Phoenix's climate like?
Phoenix has a hot desert climate: extremely hot, long summers and mild, sunny winters, with scarce rain and a summer monsoon of thunderstorms and dust storms.