Measurable rainfall in Phoenix stops us

Missed it by a day: Why has the 52-year-old record for no rain in Phoenix lasted so long?
The streak ended just one day shy of tying the current record of 160 days without measurable rain in Phoenix, a record set in 1972. And it's still dry. With the .01 of an inch recorded Wednesday, Phoenix is still 2.68 inches below average since Oct. 1, the start of the water year.
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.
Parched Phoenix nears no-rain record despite massive storm sweeping nation
The front may avoid parched Phoenix, however, where no rain has been measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in more than five months. "Locally heavy snow" and snow s
When will it rain in Phoenix? It could happen soon. Here's what weather experts say
Metro Phoenix may see rain in the coming days. Here's the weather forecast, radar and everything to know, including how many days without rain.
Will we officially break Phoenix's dry streak?
We're topping out with highs in the 50s in Phoenix on Wednesday with more rain chances throughout the day.
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Phoenix’s second-longest streak without rain could end this week
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Nice weekend weather ahead for metro Phoenix; warmer temps on tap
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How much rain did metro Phoenix get? See rainfall totals, weather radar and forecast
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