Measurable rainfall in Phoenix stops us

Rainfall is officially measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Why? Here's what to know
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has long been the official rain gauge for metro Phoenix. Why, especially when Valley weather varies a lot?
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 Sky Harbor Airport broke passenger records in 2024. Now it's getting $84 million
More than $84 million in additional federal funding will be used to expand capacity at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. That expansion includes the construction of a new taxiway bridge.
Parts of metro Phoenix saw rain, but dry streak continues. See rainfall totals, forecast
Parts of metro Phoenix saw rain on Monday. However, the dry streak continues. Here's why that is, plus rainfall totals, forecast and weather radar.
Missed it by a day: Why has the 52-year-old record for no rain in Phoenix lasted so long?
While Phoenix is known for its arid weather, receiving 7.22 inches a year on average at Sky Harbor, this dry spell stood out from the rest. "It doesn't rain here a lot, but we've got these two seasons that usually will cut these dry spells down,
Morning drizzle ends a 159-day dry streak in Phoenix, one day shy of the record
A dry streak five months in the making is finally over — though you might have missed the end. Phoenix's 159-day run without measurable rain skidded to a soggy halt Wednesday morning when the official gauge at Sky Harbor International Airport recorded just enough rain to measure.
Sky Harbor Airport just got $84M for a major upgrade. Here's what's coming
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport's latest Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant will fund an improvement that will cut the time passengers spend waiting.
Pilot reviews Phoenix air space safety following deadly DC midair collision
Valley pilot Devin Starr, a flight instructor with 5 Starr Aviation in Chandler, talks about the safety of the Phoenix air ...
Flight from Phoenix to Washington D.C. canceled after plane crashes into Potomac River
According to the Phoenix Sky Harbor website, the flight was an American Airlines flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National ...
When was the last time it rained in Phoenix? Here's what to know and when storms could hit
Metro Phoenix is just two days shy of breaking its record for the longest dry streak, but meteorologists say rain could ...
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Airspace expert explains what needs to be evaluated to determine cause of Reagan Airport crash
A former FAA Air Traffic Organization president says evaluating the communication and visibility issues leading up to the helicopter-jet crash at Reagan Airport will be critical to determine the cause ...
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How much rain did metro Phoenix get? See rainfall totals, weather radar and forecast
Metro Phoenix continued to see showers pass through the area on Tuesday morning. Here's how much rain fell and what weather ...
All the new flights in Phoenix in 2025, from Southwest red-eyes to Aeromexico
From Paris to Mexico City to Hawaii and beyond, here are all the new flights coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor and Mesa Gateway airports this year.
Metro Phoenix saw light rain showers. Is it measurable enough to break dry spell?
The rainy and cloudy conditions are expected to last into Wednesday night, with Wednesday morning seeing a 40% chance of rain ...
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Phoenix weekend freeway closures (Jan. 24-26)
A massive closure on westbound Interstate 10 and southbound State Route 143 could cause traffic jams in and around the ...