Phoenix continues to break temperature records, with highs expected to reach 78 degrees for the rest of the week. The city is on pace to see its warmest December ever recorded.
Phoenix will remain in record-breaking temperatures as high pressure builds. Record highs are expected to reach 78 degrees for the rest of the week, with Phoenix potentially reaching the low 80s through Friday. So far, this month has seen four days with highs in the 80s. If we add one more, December 2024 will tie with 1950, 1940, and 1939 for the second-most 80s on record. The all-time record is seven days in December with highs in the 80s, set in 1980.
Although temperatures will start to decrease over the weekend, we could still reach the record high of 78 degrees on Saturday. Morning lows will remain chilly, dropping to the mid-40s to low 50s across the Valley later this week, but even those temperatures are a few degrees above average. As of December 19th, the overall average temperature in Phoenix this month has been 62.6 degrees. This is on pace to be the warmest December ever recorded! The all-time record is an overall average temperature of 61.3 degrees, set in 1980. Air quality will also be a concern for the rest of the week. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department has issued a 'No Burn Day' for today and Friday, prohibiting the burning of wood in fireplaces, stoves, and outdoor fire pits. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has also issued a High Pollution Advisory for Friday, along with a High Pollution Watch for Saturday and Sunday. Air quality will be worst in the early morning and late night hours, so limit your time outside during those periods if you have a respiratory condition like asthma, bronchitis, or COPD. Temperatures are expected to trend down as we approach Christmas, but will likely still be in the 70s this year for the holiday. There's even a slight chance of wintry weather across the state on Christmas Day as a potential storm moves through. Stay tuned to ABC15 for further updates
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