What makes a desert and why are they so hot? A scientist explains
Arizona is a desert state. The desert is hot. We take that for granted, but there are interesting scientific explanations…
Arizona’s summer AC costs blow the rest of the U.S. out of the water
A study found that the expected average cooling costs for an Arizona resident this summer will be more than $1,000.
Phoenix Fourth of July weather forecast: Here’s what to expect
Phoenix is predicted to experience typical weather conditions for the Fourth of July, with temperatures over 100.
What is the hottest month in Phoenix?
When it's 110 degrees, the days all blend together. But the hottest months in Phoenix history should be familiar.
Will a heavy Phoenix monsoon create a ‘perfect storm’ for scorpions?
This year's monsoon might be wetter than usual in Phoenix. Will that drive all the scorpions inside homes?
What is a haboob? What you should know about Arizona’s dust storms
Arizona has had dust storms for ages, with two to three hitting the Phoenix area each year. We've only recently…
The 10 hottest summers in Phoenix history: How will 2026 stack up?
It's always been hot in Phoenix. But according to the National Weather Service, nine of the 10 hottest Phoenix summers…
Phoenix broke a record for spring heat. Here’s by how much
The spring months in Phoenix averaged more than 80 degrees, blowing away the previous record for the season by several…
Arizona is drying up faster than any other state in the U.S.
Arizona gets 15% less rain than it did 30 years ago, according to a new study. That's the biggest drop…
What are the wettest Phoenix monsoon seasons on record?
The 2025 monsoon season in Phoenix wound up wetter than the last couple of years. Where does it rank overall?