Phoenix is baking on Wednesday with clear skies and a high near 107°F — if you have outdoor plans, get them done before 10 AM and get back inside before the afternoon heat peaks. Check the Phoenix weather forecast for daily updates all week.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says weak ridging over the Desert Southwest is pushing temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal across the lower deserts. A light south wind of 0 to 10 mph offers no meaningful relief, and skies will stay sunny wall to wall. Tonight’s low drops to around 75°F — warm, but manageable with the A/C running.
Best Window To Be Outside
Early mornings are your friend right now. Hikers headed to Camelback Mountain or South Mountain Park should be on trail by 6 AM and off by 9 AM. Golfers, this is your window — dawn conditions are pristine, with calm air and no cloud cover. A golf club set complete makes a timely Father’s Day gift if you’re shopping this week. By 11 AM, call it and head indoors.
Heat Risk
107°F is serious — and it gets worse. The National Weather Service warns above-normal heat continues through the weekend, with some lower desert locations near Phoenix approaching 110°F Saturday and Sunday. Drink water before you feel thirsty, never leave kids or pets in a parked car, and check on elderly neighbors during peak afternoon hours.
Events This Week — Plan Ahead
Tonight, French Montana & Max B play The Van Buren (June 10) — the venue is indoors, but that parking-lot walk in the mid-70s overnight air is actually the best part of the day. This Saturday, June 13, is packed: Ed Sheeran takes the stage at State Farm Stadium in Glendale — arrive early, stake out shade, and hydrate before you’re in the seats. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you still need them.
Also Saturday, the Phoenix Mercury host the Los Angeles Sparks at Mortgage Matchup Center — cool, indoor WNBA basketball. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics before tip-off. Sunday, June 14, the Louis Tomlinson How Did We Get Here? World Tour arrives at Mortgage Matchup Center — air-conditioned and a welcome escape from triple-digit heat. Fans can pick up a Louis Tomlinson t-shirt to wear to the show.
Fire Up the Grill Tonight
After sunset, when temperatures ease into the mid-80s, it’s ideal grilling weather — fire up burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer keeps everything food-safe on the first try, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps your grates clean all summer long. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday mirrors today — sunny with a high near 107°F and SSE winds 0 to 10 mph. By Thursday night into Friday, moisture begins flowing in from the south as atmospheric water vapor climbs above 1.0 inches across central and southern Arizona. The National Weather Service says a lobe of upper-level energy could trigger isolated to scattered elevated showers Friday morning across southwest and south-central AZ, with chances between 15 and 25 percent — though many showers may be high-based and fizzle before reaching the ground. The weekend brings near-110°F heat and gradually better storm chances as early monsoon moisture continues to build. Browse outdoor gear deals to stay ready for whatever the desert throws your way.
