Phoenix wakes up to Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, with sunny skies and a searing high near 106°F — a classic desert summer day that rewards early risers and punishes anyone who forgot their water bottle. Zero chance of rain, calm south winds at 0 to 5 mph, and sunshine wall-to-wall from sunrise to sunset.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says a broad upper-level trough has pushed out earlier-week moisture, and considerably dry air is now working into the region. By this weekend, afternoon humidity will fall below 10% — the kind of dry that cracks your lips before you notice you’re thirsty. Tonight’s low falls to near 80°F, then rises back to around 82°F by early morning. Not exactly refreshing, but the lower humidity makes the heat slightly more bearable than a muggy summer night.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your outdoor window is roughly 5:30–9 AM. Hikers targeting Camelback Mountain or South Mountain Park should be back at the trailhead no later than 8 AM. Golfers can sneak in a comfortable early round — a golf bag stand lightweight keeps your clubs off the scorching cart path between shots. Once you’re back inside, check out our outdoor gear deals to stock up for the rest of the summer.
Gameday Forecast
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field on Saturday, June 20 and again Sunday, June 21, both under a sunny 104°F sky. Plan for the heat on the walk in from parking and hydrate before first pitch. Gear up in an Arizona Diamondbacks jersey or an Arizona Diamondbacks fitted cap to rep the home team. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub.
Also Saturday, June 20, the Phoenix Mercury take on the Seattle Storm at Mortgage Matchup Center — a great air-conditioned evening option when triple digits are still in the air outside.
Sunday, June 21, Khalid: It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour rolls into the Arizona Financial Theatre — Find tickets on StubHub. Then on June 23, A$AP Rocky brings the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center. Grab an A$AP Rocky t-shirt or A$AP Rocky hat before the show and Get tickets on SeatGeek.
Fire Up the Grill Tonight
Calm winds and single-digit humidity make this a textbook Phoenix grilling evening. Fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob — set up in the shade or wait until after 7 PM when the air starts to ease. An instant-read meat thermometer gets you to perfect doneness every time, and a grill brush and scraper set makes cleanup a breeze. Father’s Day is right around the corner, so a Father’s Day grilling set makes a timely gift idea this weekend. Planning a longer smoke? Our pork loin buying guide shows you how to score a whole loin for under $1/lb and smoke it like a pro. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Saturday holds near 104°F with an overnight low around 78°F — marginally more comfortable than today. Clear, dry conditions continue through early next week with Heat Risk remaining in the Minor to Moderate range. Then the heat cranks up: the National Weather Service warns a strengthening subtropical high is expected to push highs toward around 110°F by the middle of next week, with Heat Risk escalating to Moderate to Major levels across much of the metro. Enjoy the comparatively mild triple digits while they last.
