Phoenix Weather Forecast
Phoenix weather: 62°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Phoenix is a city in Arizona. Phoenix is known for Desert sun and Sonoran hiking. It has a population of about 1.7 million.
Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in Phoenix with clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 58°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Phoenix is February, March, April, May and November. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 107°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.
The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Saguaro National Park, Slide Rock State Park, Petrified Forest National Park and Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is 3.2°F below the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Phoenix today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Phoenix
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Weather in Phoenix right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:55 AM, Oct 28 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Phoenix
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 58° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 58° | 4% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 79° / 69° | 79% · 1,4 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 69° | 36% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 64° | 87% · 1,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 66° | 30% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 69° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 4% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 69° | 3% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 71° | 6% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 71° | 7% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 71° | 19% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 70° | 13% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 71° | 13% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 73° | 6% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 10% | -- | — |
Climate in Phoenix month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 43° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 74° | 50° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 55° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 60° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 94° | 69° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 106° | 80° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 107° | 85° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 107° | 85° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 100° | 78° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 90° | 66° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 76° | 52° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 70° | 46° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Phoenix
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Air quality and pollen in Phoenix
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Phoenix
Go in February, March, April, May and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Phoenix
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by zip / postal code in Phoenix
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Weather by area code in Phoenix
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Phoenix?
Phoenix is a city in Arizona. Its coordinates are 33.4484, -112.074. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Phoenix right now?
It is currently 62°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 48% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
February, March, April, May and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Phoenix, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 6:55 AM.
How many people live in Phoenix?
Phoenix has a population of approximately 1.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Phoenix?
The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 4 mi away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 252 mi away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 300 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Phoenix?
Popular options include Saguaro National Park, Slide Rock State Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River and Grand Canyon National Park.
What places are in Phoenix?
Phoenix covers 3 places in this atlas, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, ZIP Code 85004 and Area Code 602.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
