Phoenix is kicking off June with sunny skies and a high near 102°F today — get your outdoor errands done before 10 AM and find shade or air conditioning for the rest of the afternoon. The Phoenix weather forecast stays hot and dry all week, so plan accordingly.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service has the Valley under full sunshine with south winds barely reaching 5 mph — no relief from any breeze today. Overnight temperatures drop to around 75°F, which is manageable, though the dry desert air means your house needs time to cool down. Tuesday and Wednesday follow the same sunny, windless script at 103°F and 104°F respectively — roughly 5°F above seasonal normal according to NWS forecasters.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your golden window is before 9 AM or after 7 PM. Camelback Mountain and South Mountain trailheads fill up fast in early June, so arrive at dawn or wait for the evening cool-down. A cold insulated tumbler 30oz is non-negotiable out there — triple-digit heat dehydrates you faster than you expect. Midday belongs to the pool or the couch.
Heat Risk This Week
NWS forecasters flag “patchy areas of moderate HeatRisk” through midweek. This isn’t a declared extreme heat emergency, but it’s serious enough to check on elderly neighbors, keep kids indoors during peak afternoon hours, and never leave anyone in a parked vehicle. The dry airmass keeps overnight lows near average, which helps, but afternoons are genuinely dangerous for unprotected outdoor activity.
Game Day Plans
D-backs fans, this is a big week. The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on Tuesday June 2, Wednesday June 3, and Thursday June 4 — a three-game division series worth getting to. Dress smart: an Arizona Diamondbacks jersey and an Arizona Diamondbacks fitted cap keep you fan-ready while managing the heat. Grab your seats through Get tickets on SeatGeek before inventory thins out.
Tonight, the Phoenix Mercury take on the Minnesota Lynx at Mortgage Matchup Center — a solid indoor sports option if the heat has already worn you down. And Tuesday night, The Kid LAROI brings the A Perfect World Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre.
What to Wear
Anything dark or heavy will make this week miserable. A lightweight linen shirt is your best friend in dry desert heat, and quick dry swim trunks work equally well poolside or running errands. While you’re prepping for the weekend, this 2-person Intex float with built-in cooler for $24 is the kind of outdoor gear deal that makes a 104-degree Saturday survivable.
Tonight’s Dinner
Skip the oven entirely — it’s too hot to cook. Smoothie bowls, a cold Thai noodle salad, or a build-your-own wrap bar are all great no-heat options tonight. A high-powered blender handles frozen fruit bowls and frosty drinks without breaking a sweat (even if you are). Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Tuesday reaches 103°F, Wednesday hits 104°F — likely the peak of this warm stretch. The NWS expects temperatures to ease back closer to normal heading into the weekend. Eastern Arizona has a slight chance of thunderstorms midweek, but Phoenix proper stays sunny and dry through at least Thursday. Stay cool, Valley — and keep that water bottle full.
