NWS Forecast Office Phoenix, AZ

The days leading up to July 4th weekend will continue to be dry with temperatures running below normal through at least Thursday. Afternoon highs will be warming up through the weekend, but will only reach near normal levels by the holiday, a welcome sight for this time of year. Heat precautions should continue to be exercised if holiday plans take you outdoors.

Very dry and breezy conditions will combine to create elevated fire weather conditions through the upcoming holiday weekend. Make sure to do your part to prevent any wildfire starts and alert the proper authorities if you see any fires.

Despite a few milder periods and ending the month with temperatures solidly below daily normals, Phoenix still recorded its 3rd warmest June on record and El Centro recorded its 5th warmest. The period of record for Phoenix is 130 years, since 1896, and the period of record for El Centro is 100 years, since 1926. No measurable rainfall was recorded at any of the major climate sites during the month of June, which is quite typical. June is climatologically the driest month for the area.