Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix’s historic stretch of 113 consecutive days of 100-degree weather has finally come to an end. On Tuesday, the high temperature reached only 93 degrees, breaking a streak that began on May 26, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
The unprecedented run far surpassed the previous record of 76 straight days of triple-digit temperatures, set in 1993. Phoenix has experienced relentless heat this year, with the city also setting records for the number of days exceeding 110 degrees, totaling 61 in 2024.
NWS meteorologist Chris Kuhlman attributed the extended heatwave to a lack of monsoon storms, which typically bring cooler temperatures and moisture. Sky Harbor recorded only 0.74 inches of rain during the 2024 monsoon season, well below the usual 2-3 inches and only slightly better than the record-low 0.15 inches seen in 2023.
Phoenix residents endured the hottest June on record, followed by the second-hottest July. This year also recorded the hottest meteorological summer (June through August) in Phoenix history, with an average temperature of 98.9 degrees, breaking the previous record of 97 degrees set in 2023.
