Publication Date March 21, 2017 | The Republic

Phoenix tops 90 degrees again, ties record

United States
Residents enjoy warm weather as Phoenix ties heat record. Photo: Nick Oza, The Republic
Residents enjoy warm weather as Phoenix ties heat record. Photo: Nick Oza, The Republic

Article excerpt

It’s not just your imagination. March 2017 has been historically warm in Phoenix. When the temperature topped 90 degrees early Tuesday afternoon, the city tied a 45-year-old record. Tuesday’s high of 93 was the ninth consecutive day with a high of at least 90 degrees in March.

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The last time Phoenix reached that milestone in March was in 1972. But it’s not likely that this month will be the warmest March on record, according to the National Weather Service. March 1972 had a total of 17 days with a high of at least 90. That month, the average high temperature was a record 86.7 degrees.

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The forecast calls for a high of about 85 degrees in Phoenix on Wednesday — meaning a new March record for consecutive 90s isn't likely to be set. The forecast further calls for a major cool-down Thursday, with a high of 70 degrees. The normal high for this time of year is 78 degrees.

 

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