Clear Skies and Scorching Heat: Your Comprehensive Southwest Weather Guide for July 1, 2025
By
Amy Freeze
Discover the latest weather updates for Salt Lake City and beyond as we dive into predictions of clear skies, rising temperatures, and potential thunderstorms across the Southwest.
Tonight in Salt Lake City, enjoy mostly clear skies with temps dropping to a cozy 82°F. The Southwest sizzles with highs peaking above 100°F! Read more about what to expect this week in your complete Southwest weather guide.
The evening in Salt Lake City promises mostly clear skies with temperatures gently falling through the night. While the city enjoys a pleasant evening, the Southwest bakes under a heatwave with Las Vegas hitting 105°F, and Phoenix scorching at 112°F. Along the coast, San Francisco remains significantly cooler. As scattered showers grace spots like Ely, and isolated thunderstorms threaten Southern Arizona, find out all the details in our comprehensive guide about what this means for your week ahead in the Southwest. Visit our full article: https://amyfreeze.ai/
The Southwest region is currently experiencing scattered showers, primarily along the Sierra Nevada, affecting areas like Reno and Fresno. Some light rain is sparking up near Ely, expected to continue into the evening. The coastal cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles remain dry, offering clear skies perfect for an evening stroll. Meanwhile, in Flagstaff and Phoenix, the skies are clear, setting the stage for dry and comfortable conditions.
For this evening in Salt Lake City, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures starting around 92 degrees at 9 PM, dropping to 87 degrees by 11 PM, and finally reaching 82 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be coming from the southeast at 10 miles per hour earlier in the evening, easing to 8 miles per hour as the night progresses.
Tonight, low temperatures in the Southwest will see significant drops. San Francisco cools down to 53 degrees, while Fresno will settle at 69. Las Vegas is expected to be warmer at 77 degrees, but Flagstaff will be much cooler at 52 degrees. Expect a chilly night in Ely, dropping to just 49 degrees.
Tomorrow, high temperatures in the Southwest will be sweltering. Phoenix leads the way with an expected high of 106 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Las Vegas is set to reach 97 degrees, while Fresno will see highs around 102 degrees. In contrast, coastal areas like San Diego will remain cooler, hitting 75 degrees. Expect partly cloudy skies, which may provide slight relief from the heat but won’t significantly lower temperatures across the region.
Wednesday in the Southwest features isolated thunderstorms stretching from southern Arizona to New Mexico, with the potential for gusty winds and brief heavy downpours. Temperatures soar with highs reaching the mid-90s in the deserts, while the coasts of Southern California experience cooler conditions with highs in the low 70s. A high-pressure system brings clear skies to Nevada and Utah, maintaining dryness across the region. Keep an eye out for localized flash flooding in areas with heavier thunderstorm activity.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is expected to be very high both Tuesday and Wednesday, with a level of 9.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures rising to a high of 98 degrees and a low of 72 degrees.
Wednesday: Cloudy conditions, cooler with a high of 91 degrees and a low of 67 degrees.
Thursday: Partly cloudy with warmer temperatures, peaking at 87 degrees, with the low around 66 degrees.
Friday: Mostly clear skies are expected, with a high of 85 degrees and a low near 62 degrees.
Saturday: Clear skies with temperatures climbing to a high of 90 degrees and a low of 65 degrees.
Sunday: Another clear day with a high reaching 94 degrees and a night low of 66 degrees.
Monday: Wrapping up the week with clear skies, seeing a high of 97 degrees and a low of 68 degrees.