This week, Phoenix heats up under clear skies—with daily weather updates from Meteorologist Amy Freeze. Learn how to stay safe under the high UV index.

Hello Phoenix! Meteorologist Amy Freeze here bringing you the weekly forecast packed with sunshine and high temperatures, typical of our desert city. As we approach the weekend, expect highs reaching up to 98 degrees, which demands some precautions regarding UV exposure. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown: Clear skies on Saturday, partly cloudy Sunday, warmer as we start the week, and clouds gathering by Tuesday. Stick with me for timely updates and tips on navigating this sunny weather!
Over the Southwest region, the regional radar shows dry weather Phoenix, Las Vegas anbd Reno. Meanwhile rain is making its way inland from the Pacific Ocean, particularly impacting areas around Redding and extending down towards San Francisco. Central California, including Fresno. Meanwhile, higher elevations eastward, like Cedar City, are experiencing snow showers. Los Angeles and San Diego are currently enjoying mild conditions with no significant precipitation observed.
Tomorrow morning in Phoenix will start at 7 AM with a temperature of 62 degrees and partly cloudy skies. By 9 AM, temperatures will slightly drop to 61 degrees with mostly cloudy skies and an east-southeast wind at 4 miles per hour. Heading into 11 AM, expect temperatures to climb to 68 degrees under cloudy conditions, with light winds.
Here’s the regional high temperature rundown for the Southwest this Sunday: Phoenix gets the hottest as temperatures soar to a sweltering 87 degrees, continuing the trend of warmer-than-normal weather. In Las Vegas, expect a toasty high of 83 degrees, which is above the seasonal average. Farther west in Los Angeles, temperatures will reach a pleasant 72 degrees. Reno will experience a milder 68 degrees, while in San Francisco, it’ll be cooler at 64 degrees. Bakersfield anticipates a high of 75 degrees, and Fresno is expected to hit 74 degrees. A ridge of high pressure is maintaining these above-average readings across much of the region.
“On the Southwest futurecast, cloudy conditions persist, with areas seeing rain through late afternoon, while the Sierra Nevada experiences snow. Be cautious of icy patches over mountain routes. By Tuesday, a weak area of low pressure moves east, introducing rain across central Arizona and New Mexico. Clear skies return late Wednesday across the desert areas, while temperatures remain mild, peaking in the upper 60s. No severe weather risks identified for this region over the next 48 hours.”
The UV index in Phoenix will be high this Saturday and Sunday at 7, with a burn time of just 20 minutes in the sun. Make sure to protect yourself by applying sunscreen and wearing protective clothing, especially during peak sun hours!
“For the Phoenix 7 Day Outlook, Saturday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 62. Sunday: Partly cloudy conditions and it gets warmer, hitting a high of 95 degrees with a low of 66. Monday: A clear day and quite warm as temperatures rise to 98 degrees, cooling to 71 by nightfall. Tuesday: Expect more clouds with the high reaching 94 degrees and the low at 66. Wednesday: Partly cloudy but slightly cooler, a high of 92 degrees with a nighttime low of 66. Thursday: Mostly clear, enjoy the sunshine while the temperature peaks at 86 degrees, dropping to 61 after sunset. Friday: Wrap up the week with mostly clear skies, a daytime high of 83 degrees and a low of 60.