Phoenix is waking up to a gorgeous Thursday with sunny skies and a high near 95°F — get outside this morning while it’s still comfortable, and start planning that backyard grill session for tonight.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service is calling for wall-to-wall sunshine, calm south-southeast winds of 0 to 5 mph, and a high near 95°F that eases to around 93°F by mid-afternoon. Overnight lows drop to a pleasant 67°F. Forecasters note extremely narrow model spread, meaning excellent confidence in the forecast — what you see is what you’ll get today. Check the Phoenix weather forecast for the latest updates as the weekend warms up.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your golden window is before 10 AM. Trails on Camelback Mountain and South Mountain are beautiful at sunrise, but the desert sun gets serious fast. Golfers, this is practically a gift — dead-calm winds and cloudless skies mean ideal fairway conditions all morning. Sun protection is non-negotiable out here: the UPF 50+ fishing shirts for $6.50 are one of the best sun-protection values you’ll find right now. Plenty more outdoor gear deals can keep you comfortable through the warming weekend.
Heat and Allergy Risk
No rain, no storms — just steady building heat. Friday climbs to near 96°F, and the National Weather Service expects Saturday and Sunday to push into the upper 90s to near 100°F as low-amplitude ridging builds over the Southwest. Perfectly normal for late May in the Valley, but stay ahead of the heat with early-morning activity and plenty of water. Dry, low-wind spring days also keep desert pollen and dust suspended in the air longer — if you’re sensitive, a hypoallergenic pillow cover set can make a real difference for overnight recovery when counts are elevated.
D-Backs Series at Chase Field This Weekend
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies in a four-game series running Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24 at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. Evening first pitches should feel comfortable as temps ease off the afternoon peak — solid tailgating conditions in the parking lots. Rep the team in an Arizona Diamondbacks jersey or an Arizona Diamondbacks fitted cap before you head downtown. Secure your seats now — Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek while availability lasts.
Tonight’s Grill and Game Plan
The Phoenix Mercury tip off against the Los Angeles Sparks tonight at Mortgage Matchup Center if you want some air-conditioned entertainment. For those keeping it home, tonight’s 67°F low is prime patio weather. Fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of getting everything cooked perfectly, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps your grates in shape all season long. Need to stock up? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Friday stays sunny with a high near 96°F. The weekend brings upper 90s to near 100°F as building ridge conditions settle in — the National Weather Service calls it slightly above normal but nothing unusual for this time of year. Dry conditions hold through early next week, with a slight chance of thunderstorms confined to eastern Arizona high terrain by Monday or Tuesday — well east of the metro. Enjoy the clear stretch while it lasts.
