As we wait and watch for monsoon 2023 to really get going, people around the world may be getting a very dry opinion of Phoenix. That's because the city of Phoenix rain gauge at Sky Harbor airport says we've had no rain for more than five months.
Some parts of the Valley saw rain Tuesday night with as much as a half-an-inch in central and northern Phoenix. Sky Harbor Airport, where the National Weather Service in Phoenix measures rainfall, only got a trace of rain. This continues its 145-day dry streak just 15 days short of breaking a record.NWS Meteorologist Gabriel Lojero says thunderstorms are expected this
It rained in parts of the Valley. Chandler saw up to three-quarters of an inch with just a few hours of monsoon activity. Parts of Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa were also hit.Meteorologist Gabriel Lojero with the National Weather Service in Phoenix says the Valley has slight storm chances in the coming days but will dry off by the end of the week.