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Last Map Update: Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 6:26:29 pm MST

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January 2026 Climate Summary

Warmest Januarys on Record

High pressure over the Desert Southwest will lead to well-above normal temperatures throughout the week, with afternoon highs 8-14 degrees above normal.

Winds will increase today and last through Thursday afternoon. These breezy to localized windy conditions will especially impact the AZ high terrain into the south-central AZ lower deserts. Peak gusts are expected Thursday morning with speeds upwards of 35-40mph in the higher terrain and 25-35 mph into the south-central AZ lower deserts.

January 2026 was a warm and dry one, with all three of our climate sites seeing above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.

This year two of our climate sites finished in the top five warmest Januarys on record for their respective sites. January 2026 finished as the 4th warmest January on record for Phoenix. Then for El Centro, January 2026 finished tied for the 5th warmest January on record.