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Long-Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest

Annual Weather Summary
November 2022 to October 2023
Winter will be warmer than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in late November, mid- and late December, and mid-January. Snowfall will be below normal in most areas that normally receive snow, with the snowiest periods in early to mid-January and early February. On average, April and May will feature near-normal temperatures and slightly above-normal precipitation. Summer will be hotter than normal, with slightly above-normal rainfall. The hottest periods will occur in early and mid-June and early and late July. On average, September and October will be warmer than normal, with slightly above-normal rainfall.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
Dates | Weather Conditions |
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Apr 1-2 | Scattered showers, chilly |
Apr 3-15 | Sunny; warm, then turning cooler |
Apr 16-21 | Sunny, warm |
Apr 22-30 | A few showers, cool |
April | temperature 65° (1° below avg.) precipitation 0.7" (0.2" above avg.) |
Dates | Weather Conditions |
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May 1-10 | Sunny, hot |
May 11-21 | A few t-storms east, sunny west; cool |
May 22-31 | Sunny, warm |
May | temperature 75° (1° above avg.) precipitation 0.4" (0.1" below avg.) |
Temperature and Precipitation November 2022 to October 2023
