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Partly cloudy,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 101° in Phoenix today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 105°, with a 4% chance of rain.

101°85°
105°84°
105°84°
107°90°
105°89°
106°90°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
101°
Partly cloudy
Today 101°·Low 84°·Rain 2%
AmericanNOAA GFS
102°
Cloudy
Today 102°·Low 84°·Rain 2%
EuropeanECMWF
101°
Partly cloudy
Today 101°·Low 87°·Rain 20%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Phoenix and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
101° 85°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
105° 84°
models agree
Mon
Partly cloudy
105° 84°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
107° 90°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
105° 89°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
106° 90°
±5°
Fri
Drizzle
103° 88°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
98° 83°
±7°
Sun
Mostly clear
98° 83°
±7°
Mon
Light drizzle
100° 85°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
101° 86°
±7°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
100° 87°
±6°
Thu
Showers
98° 83°
models agree
Fri
Showers
98° 82°
models agree

Phoenix, AZ. Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Phoenix right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Phoenix's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Phoenix weather by month

what to expect in Phoenix through the year

Here is Phoenix's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Phoenix by season.

Jan
62°
40°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
67°
44°
Mild
Mar
71°
48°
Mild
Apr
85°
57°
Hot
May
94°
68°
Hot
Jun
104°
77°
Hot
Jul
111°
87°
Hot
Aug
106°
84°
Hot
Sep
102°
76°
Hot
Oct
93°
65°
Hot
Nov
75°
50°
Warm
Dec
70°
45°
Mild

What Phoenix's weather is like through the year

Phoenix runs from warm summers, with July highs near 111°F, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 40°F (a swing of about 71°F across the year). January is usually the wettest month, and Phoenix sees roughly 8 inches of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Phoenix

The most comfortable time to visit Phoenix is usually February, March, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Phoenix?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
93±0.7°F96±1.2 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
84±1.6°F90±3.2 mph4771% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Phoenix, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 73. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Todaymodels agree101° to 102°±18%2% to 20% chance
Tomorrow±1°105° to 105°±4%0% to 4% chance
Mon±3°104° to 107°±3%0% to 3% chance
Tue±3°106° to 109°±1%2% to 3% chance
Wed±3°104° to 106°±4%8% to 12% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Phoenix

today, local time
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
18:48
Daylight
12h 43m

Common questions

What's the weather in Phoenix today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Phoenix today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Phoenix today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Phoenix and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Phoenix?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Phoenix (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the American at 73. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Phoenix?
July is typically the warmest month in Phoenix, with average highs around 111°F.
How cold does Phoenix get?
The coldest month in Phoenix is January, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Phoenix get?
Phoenix sees roughly 8 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
The most comfortable time to visit Phoenix is usually February, March, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Phoenix?
Rarely - Phoenix very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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