Phoenix Records 1st 100 Degree Day Of 2021

PHOENIX, AZ — Summer is creeping ever closer in Arizona, and Wednesday's weather is further proof of that fact.

That's because the National Weather Service's Phoenix weather station at Sky Harbor airport measured the city's first 100 degree day of the year Wednesday.

The feat comes three days later than the average for the city, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Phoenix broke its 31-year-old record for most 100 degree days in a year in 2020, hitting the century mark 145 times.

The Valley is likely to see more excessive heat this week, with 100 degree temperatures expected on Thursday, with an outside chance of hitting the century mark on Friday as well, the National Weather Service said.

Those looking for a silver lining can take some solace in the fact that a cool-down is coming, however, as Phoenix will drop all the way to a high temperature of 95 degrees by Sunday.