Measurable rainfall in Phoenix stops us

Rainfall is officially measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Why? Here's what to know
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has long been the official rain gauge for metro Phoenix. Why, especially when Valley weather varies a lot?
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Sky Harbor dry streak is over after morning rain in the Valley!
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Measurable rainfall in Phoenix stops us just shy of dry-streak record
The last time we got rain was Aug. 22, 2024. That makes 2024/2025 the second-longest dry streak in Phoenix's recorded history. The longest dry streak ran from Dec. 30, 1971 to June 6, 1972 — just a tiny bit longer than this past one.
Phoenix's dry streak ends 1 day shy of record, but the rain won't last long
Before Wednesday’s drizzle, Sky Harbor hadn’t had any measurable precipitation since Aug. 22 – that’s 159 straight days of dry conditions.
Morning drizzle ends a 159-day dry streak in Phoenix, one day shy of the record
This marks the end of the second-longest dry period in Phoenix on record, just one day shy of breaking the longest record. The current record was set in 1972 with 160 days without measurable rain.
Dry streak ends in Phoenix, warmer weekend ahead
We are expecting plenty of sunshine starting Thursday through Sunday and temperatures will warm up in the lower 80s to end the weekend. Next week for the WM Phoenix Open, we are expecting even warmer temperatures and dry conditions. Highs will get up in the mid-80s on Monday and Tuesday, which is well above average for this time of year.
Phoenix’s second-longest streak without rain could end this week
With light showers moving into the Valley, Monday could be the day when Phoenix’s second-longest streak without rain comes to an end.
Metro Phoenix saw light rain showers. Is it measurable enough to break dry spell?
The rainy and cloudy conditions are expected to last into Wednesday night, with Wednesday morning seeing a 40% chance of rain.
Water! From the sky! Phoenix’s 159-day rainless streak is over
The streak fell just a day short of tying the record of 160 days, which was set during the Nixon Administration.
Missed it by a day: Why has the 52-year-old record for no rain in Phoenix lasted so long?
While Phoenix is known for its arid weather, receiving 7.22 inches a year on average at Sky Harbor, this dry spell stood out ...
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Valley finally gets rain, more could come
It rained — take a deep breath, Valley residents. Surprise saw 0.04 inches of rain and Sun City West got 0.20 inches of rain, ...
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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Storm set to bring rain and snow to Arizona this week
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Parched Phoenix nears no-rain record despite massive storm sweeping nation
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How much rain (or lack thereof) did the Valley get yesterday?
While the north and west parts of the Valley got in on the action, rain was kind of a flop for Phoenix on Monday.