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's dry streak ends 1 day shy of record, but the rain won't last long
Before Wednesday’s drizzle, Sky Harbor hadn’t had any measurable precipitation since Aug. 22 – that’s 159 straight days of dry conditions.
Missed it by a day: Why has the 52-year-old record for no rain in Phoenix lasted so long?
The streak ended just one day shy of tying the current record of 160 days without measurable rain in Phoenix, a record set in 1972. And it's still dry. With the .01 of an inch recorded Wednesday, Phoenix is still 2.68 inches below average since Oct. 1, the start of the water year.
Phoenix Sky Harbor awarded $84 million for new taxiway bridge
The city of Phoenix has been awarded over $84 million to help improve infrastructure at Sky Harbor, including paving the way for a new taxiway bridge to help improve airport operations.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport launches new Culture Corner at Terminal 3
As a part of a yearlong celebration of Phoenix purchasing the airport, a new place of cultural diversity has been launched.
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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Sky Harbor celebrating 90th anniversary with live music, exhibitions, activities, dog parades, more
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has served Valley residents. Here's what's in store for this year's Sky Harbor ...
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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 ...
Sky Harbor airport flights impacted after plane crash near Washington, D.C.
American Eagle flight's crash with military helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday left no survivors.
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Sky Harbor gets $84.3M in federal funding for new taxiway bridge
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will receive an additional $84.3 million in federal funding for its new 2,100-foot ...