Phoenix's Climate
Phoenix lies in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona in the southwestern United States and has a classic hot desert climate with sunshine nearly all year. Summers (May–September) are extreme, with daytime highs typically 38–45°C and sometimes above 46°C, though the dryness makes the heat less sticky than in humid regions, while winters (December–February) are pleasantly mild, with warm 18–21°C days and cool 5–8°C nights. Rainfall is scarce and concentrated in the July to September monsoon, which brings short, violent thunderstorms and occasional haboob dust storms. The air stays dry and the UV index is often very high.