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Weather on August 28

Tempe, AZ

55 Years of Data

Avg High
105°F
Avg Low
75°F
Warmest
1998
98°F avg
Coldest
1973
81°F avg

About This Date

August 28th in Tempe, AZ typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 105°F and lows near 75°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 28th was in 1998 (98°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (81°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 9% of August 28th dates historically, with the wettest August 28th recording 1.91" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for August 28th in Tempe, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2025103°82°92°
2024104°82°93°
2023115°82°98°
2022103°72°87°
2021109°78°94°
2020110°80°95°
2019108°79°93°0.86"
2018104°67°85°
2017108°80°94°
201698°68°83°
2015106°72°89°
2014103°70°86°
2013106°79°92°
2012106°77°91°
2011109°81°95°
2010100°76°88°
2009111°71°91°
200898°77°88°
2007109°80°95°
2006108°69°88°
2005110°83°96°
2004102°74°88°
200397°77°87°
2002106°73°89°
2001109°79°94°
200094°77°85°0.03"
1999102°75°89°1.91"
1998warmest112°84°98°
1997103°83°93°
1996102°78°90°
1995107°78°93°
1994107°78°93°
199394°69°81°0.13"
1992102°73°88°
1991100°77°89°
1990102°77°90°
1989102°71°87°
198899°77°88°
1987102°75°89°
1986100°77°89°
1985106°79°92°
1984104°81°92°
1983103°84°93°
1982104°79°91°
1981112°75°93°
1980108°66°87°
1979110°71°90°
1978106°61°83°
1977102°64°83°
1976106°72°89°
1975106°64°85°
1974108°66°87°
1973coldest103°59°81°
197299°65°82°
1971106°72°89°0.1"
55 years of data from TEMPE ASU

Tempe, AZ Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Tempe, AZ Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall per month, in inches.

0"3.7"7.3"JFMAMJJASOND
Rain (in)

Tempe, AZ Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Tempe, AZ

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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