Check out the latest weather updates and what you can expect in Phoenix over the next seven days. From evening updates to a detailed 7-day outlook, stay informed with Meteorologist Amy Freeze.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with your Southwest Forecast update for Phoenix. This evening, the city enjoys partly cloudy skies with temperatures gently dropping to a pleasant range. In the Southwest region, we’re seeing weather changes from light drizzles to clear skies, impacting various cities differently. The 7-day outlook for Phoenix promises varying conditions from clear skies to potential thunderstorms. Stay tuned for daily updates and prepare for the coming week’s weather changes with our full report.
On the radar for the Southwest region, showers are moving eastward across Arizona, including Phoenix and Flagstaff, which might see a light drizzle. Ely is experiencing clear skies despite surrounding cloud cover and a few rain showers to the east. In California, San Francisco remains rain-free, while the sierras near Reno are witnessing some snowfall at higher elevations. Showers are dotting the landscape around Cedar City, with brief intermissions of clear skies. Las Vegas is enjoying dry conditions.
This evening in Phoenix, expect temperatures to gradually drop from 73 degrees at 9 PM to 69 degrees by 1 AM. The wind will gently shift from the west-northwest to the east-northeast, settling around 4 mph. Skies will be clear throughout the evening, providing a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere for any late-night activities.
Tonight in the Southwest, Ely dips to a chilly 37 degrees, one of the coldest spots in the region. Flagstaff is expecting a brisk low of 36 degrees, which marks a notable drop for the area. In Las Vegas, temperatures are set to reach 64 degrees, while Phoenix remains much milder at 67 degrees. Farther west, San Francisco will see a low of 50 degrees, while Los Angeles rounds out the forecast with a mild low of 56 degrees.
High temperatures in the Southwest tomorrow will reflect a warm trend, with many areas experiencing above-average readings. Bakersfield tops out at 89 degrees, while Fresno is not far behind at 88 degrees. Las Vegas will see a high of 80 degrees, and Phoenix is expected to reach 85 degrees. Coastal cities like Los Angeles have a cooler forecast with a high of 71 degrees. San Francisco will be significantly cooler at just 59 degrees, exhibiting a stark contrast to the warmer interior locations.
Expect persistent showers across Northern Arizona and New Mexico into Tuesday, bringing localized heavy rain and potential flooding. As a low-pressure system moves westward, enhanced instability could trigger isolated thunderstorms across southern Arizona and New Mexico through Wednesday. In western Texas, temperatures will steadily rise, providing warm and dry conditions through the midweek. However, areas in the higher elevations of Colorado may see a mix of snow and rain, making travel potentially hazardous.
The UV index in Phoenix is high today, reaching 8 with a burn time of just 17 minutes in direct sunlight. Expect an increase on Wednesday with a very high index of 10, making sun protection essential as burn time drops to only 12 minutes.
For Phoenix 7 Day Outlook: Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 75 degrees, cooling to 63 at night. Wednesday: Clear and warming up, expect a high of 85 degrees with a low of 67. Thursday: The sun dominates with highs soaring to 95 degrees, and the low around 73. Friday: A hot and clear day expected, with temperatures climbing to 103 degrees, and an overnight low of 79. Saturday: Enjoy clear skies as the high reaches 105 degrees during the day and decreases to 82 at night. Sunday: Partly cloudy conditions with the high at 105 degrees and a cooler night with a low of 78. Monday: Partly cloudy, wrapping up the week with a high of 99 degrees and a comfortable low of 72.