Phoenix Records Consecutive Days of Record Heat in Early March 2026
Phoenix, Arizona, experienced a historic heatwave in early March 2026, setting daily high-temperature records for two consecutive days. The National Weather Service reported that Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the official recording site, reached 90°F at 1:27 p.m. On Sunday, March 1, surpassing the previous record of 89°F set in 2016 for that date. The temperature continued to climb, ultimately reaching 93°F.
Record-Breaking Temperatures
This followed another record-breaking day on Saturday, February 28, when temperatures hit 92°F. Remarkably, this temperature tied the hottest temperature ever recorded in February. Prior to this recent surge, the warmest day of the year had been February 8, with a high of 89°F.
Looking Ahead
The record-breaking trend was expected to continue on Monday, March 2, as the daily heat record for that date is 90°F. However, a cooling trend is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, March 3, with temperatures forecast to drop into the low 80s, and further into the high 70s as the week progresses.
Current Conditions (as of March 2, 2026, 5:51 AM MST)
- Temperature: 65°F (18°C)
- Humidity: 32%
- Wind Speed: ESE 5 MPH
- Barometer: 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
- Dewpoint: 35°F (2°C)
- Visibility: 10.00 mi
Source: National Weather Service – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Extended Forecast
- Today (March 2): Sunny, with a high near 92°F. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 61°F.
- Tuesday (March 3): Sunny, with a high near 86°F.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59°F.
- Wednesday (March 4): Sunny, with a high near 86°F.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58°F.
- Thursday (March 5): Sunny, with a high near 80°F.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 53°F.
- Friday (March 6): Sunny, with a high near 77°F.
Source: National Weather Service – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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