Arizona State Climate Office

Official account for the Arizona State Climate Office, providing weather, water, and climate science for Arizona

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

🏆 Winners from Monsoon 2026 include:

Globe: 11.28’’; 187% of avg
Show Low: 12.52’’; 178% of avg
Prescott: 10.07’’; 172% of avg
Nogales: 13.33’’; 139% of avg

Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson also saw a wet monsoon season together (prev. occurred in 2021)

[Central AZ AMS @CentralAZAMS]

We’re excited to have @drhenz_wx and Jonny Malloy from @maricopaflood at our next meeting: the Monsoon Wrap-Up! Attached announcement has all the details!⚡️🌧️

#azwx #Monsoon2026

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

Did you know there are many different types of lightning?⚡️

In this episode of "Arizona Climate Corner," Juliana and Kayla dive into the science behind one of the atmosphere's least understood phenomena: lightning!🌩️ #azwx #monsoon #lightning

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

@KaylaMcDonaldwx
@ASU_SGSUP

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

With a good amount of dust storms and wind events so far this season, we're back with another episode of "Arizona Climate Corner"! Juliana and Kayla talk about the difference between straight-line winds, gust fronts, and microbursts. ⛈️🌬️💨 #azwx #monsoon

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

For a few locations, August 2026 landed in their top 5 hottest August rankings. Flagstaff experienced their hottest August on record, Phoenix saw their 4th hottest August on record, and Tucson observed their 5th hottest August on record. #azwx

[Central AZ AMS @CentralAZAMS]

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, it was awesome to learn all about the Phoenix Dust Storm (PHX-DUST) Scale with Dr. Ryan Heintzman!

Our next meeting will be the monsoon wrap-up! Stay tuned for updates! #azwx

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

Arizona experienced its 4th hottest and 51st wettest July on record. Severe (D2) short-term drought decreased by 14% across the state, while Moderate (D1) short-term drought increased by 14% across the state. #azwx

[Central AZ AMS @CentralAZAMS]

We’re excited to have Dr. Ryan Heintzman as our guest speaker at our next meeting on August 27th! Attached announcement has all the details! #azwx

@ASU_SGSUP

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

July brought above average temperatures to much of the state. Phoenix tied with 1989 as their 6th hottest July on record, Flagstaff tied with 2007 as their 8th hottest July on record, and Tucson tied with 2025 as their 11th hottest July on record. #azwx

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

June was a warm one for many locations across the state. Phoenix experienced their 3rd hottest June on record, Flagstaff observed their 8th hottest June on record, and Tucson saw their 12th hottest June on record.🥵 #azwx

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

We are thrilled to kick off monsoon season with our first episode of "Arizona Climate Corner"! Be sure to stick around for our new logo debut at the end.😉 Welcome to monsoon season 2026 everyone!⛈️⚡️☔️

#azwx #monsoon2k26

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

April ended statewide as the 12th hottest and 51st driest on record. #azwx

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

Do temperatures cool down to comfortable levels at night?🌙

Not always! Even after sunset, the heat can stick around!🥵

@KaylaMcDonaldwx explains why our overnight temperatures are staying dangerously warm and the important steps you can take to stay safe during extreme heat.☀️🌡️

#HeatAwareness #azwx

[Maricopa County Public Health @Maricopahealth]

Know the signs of heat illness so you can act quickly. Symptoms can include weakness, muscle cramps, nausea, sweating, and dizziness.

Get inside. Find shade. Hydrate. Get help if symptoms get worse. #HeatAwareness

[NWS Phoenix @NWSPhoenix]

When taking action to protect yourself from the heat, don’t forget about your furry friends!

• If the asphalt is too hot for your feet, it's too hot for their feet!
• Keep pets inside & hydrated!
• Never leave pets alone in a hot car!

#HeatAwarenessWeek

[Arizona State Climate Office @AZStateClimate]

As we start to wrap up Heat Awareness Week, we wanted to remind everyone of the tools that are available to help you stay safe this summer.☀️

Click this link to visit our Arizona Heat Awareness Week StoryMap: https://t.co/9NNX2afAba 

There is also a Spanish version available: https://t.co/L4qIWp5eMu

[Maricopa County Public Health @Maricopahealth]

Staying heat-safe means planning ahead. Drink water before you're thirsty, know where nearby cooling centers are, and check in on others who are at high risk.

https://t.co/Xozf2CbOxN

#HeatAwareness

[SGSUP at ASU @ASU_SGSUP]

May 4–8 is Arizona #HeatAwarenessWeek ☀️

At #ArizonaStateUniversity, professors like Matei Georgescu say smart planning can keep Phoenix livable.

@AZStateClimate climatologist Erinanne Saffell is leading statewide efforts + an interactive #StoryMap to understand heat risks & stay safe.

💧 Hydrate. Avoid peak heat. Check on others.

🔗https://t.co/kiu7IHFQAI

🔗https://t.co/Jdg31UXWaR

#HeatAwareness #StayCoolAZ #ASU @HeatReadyPHX @NWSPhoenix @SRPconnect @AZDHS @CityofPhoenixAZ @maricopacounty @ASUTheCollege @ASUResearch

[Maricopa County Public Health @Maricopahealth]

Heat affects us all, but some of us are at greater risk. People react differently to heat based on their age, health, and living conditions. Check in on your neighbors, friends, and family on hot days to make sure they’re staying cool!

#HeatAwareness