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Sunday marks the 34th time this year that Phoenix reached a high of 110°

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By: Jorge Torres

Posted at 1:38 PM, Aug 09, 2020

and last updated 2020-08-09 18:00:56-04

PHOENIX — It’s official!

Sunday marks the 34th time this year that Phoenix reached a high of 110° or more, breaking the previous record of 33 days set back in 2011.

Not only did the most 110°+ days occur this year, but the most 90°+ lows happened in 2020 as well.

We’re not done yet with this extreme heat, either!

Our latest forecast has highs at or above 110° through next weekend, meaning we may have AT LEAST 40 days of temperatures this hot in Phoenix.

FULL FORECAST: Hot and dry! Heat Warnings in effect!

It’s official!

Today marks the 34th time this year that #Phoenix reached a high of 110° or more, breaking the previous record of 33 days set back in 2011. @abc15 #azwx #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/LHflP2MVJ2
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 9, 2020