Phoenix is baking today under sunny skies with a high near 108°F — about 8 degrees above normal for mid-June. If you need to be outdoors, wrap up by 8 AM and get back inside. The Phoenix weather forecast calls for clear skies all day with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 25 mph — at 108°F, that wind is just moving hot air.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service expects us to peak near 108°F around midday, then ease slightly to around 106°F by late afternoon. Overnight lows land near 83°F before creeping back toward 85–86°F — it stays warm well after sunset. No rain for the metro today; any storm activity is locked to mountain terrain far south of the Valley, per NWS forecasters.
Best Window To Be Outside
Early birds only. South Mountain or Encanto Park walks need to wrap up by 8 AM at the latest. For kids who want outdoor time, a kiddie splash pad in a shaded backyard stretches that window a little longer. On quick errands, a lightweight linen shirt keeps airflow going without trapping heat against your skin.
Heat Risk
Temps running 8 degrees above normal is serious business. Check on elderly neighbors, keep pets inside during peak afternoon heat, and never leave anyone in a parked car — even briefly. No flooding or excessive rainfall concerns for Phoenix today; the Weather Prediction Center’s excessive rain risk is focused entirely on the Midwest.
Tonight’s Events
Most of tonight’s action is — thankfully — indoors. The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field tonight; that retractable roof and AC make it one of the best spots in the city on a 108° evening. Show some pride with an Arizona Diamondbacks jersey or an Arizona Diamondbacks fitted cap, and Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re still looking.
The Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center tonight — another cool indoor escape. Rock fans can catch the ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS at Arizona Financial Theatre, or the Toadies: The Charmer Tour at The Van Buren.
Looking ahead: the Khalid: It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour hits Arizona Financial Theatre on June 21 — Find tickets on StubHub and grab a Khalid t-shirt before showtime. A$AP Rocky also brings the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center on June 23; snag an A$AP Rocky t-shirt while you’re at it.
Dinner Tonight
Skip the backyard grill tonight — a quick pasta or stir-fry indoors is the smart call when it’s 108° out. Save the Father’s Day grilling set for the weekend when temps ease a bit. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday still reaches a high near 106°F but with calmer winds (0 to 5 mph). An approaching east Pacific weather disturbance will gradually push temperatures back toward seasonal norms later in the week while ramping up breezy conditions. Keep watching the Phoenix weather forecast — relief is coming, just not today. Stay hydrated out there, Phoenix.
