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.

Before Wednesday’s drizzle, Sky Harbor hadn’t had any measurable precipitation since Aug. 22 – that’s 159 straight days of dry conditions.

The streak fell just a day short of tying the record of 160 days, which was set during the Nixon Administration.

We are expecting plenty of sunshine starting Thursday through Sunday and temperatures will warm up in the lower 80s to end the weekend. Next week for the WM Phoenix Open, we are expecting even warmer temperatures and dry conditions. Highs will get up in the mid-80s on Monday and Tuesday, which is well above average for this time of year.

Phoenix tied a record for the second longest dry spell, officials said. Here's why it's dry, when it last rained and what weather to expect.

Throughout the day on Jan. 29, there will be light, scattered rain and snow showers across Arizona. The showers will be mostly focused over north-central parts of the state, including parts of Coconino, Yavapai, Gila and Navajo Counties.

The rainy and cloudy conditions are expected to last into Wednesday night, with Wednesday morning seeing a 40% chance of rain.

While 1–3 inches of snow may fall in Flagstaff through midnight, a total of 4–8 inches could collect in the area by the end of the week. Arizona Snowbowl may see 6–12 inches by the end of the week, with 3–6 inches possible over Sunrise Park. Depending on the speed of the storm system, these totals may shift a bit.