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Phoenix, AZ Weather on August 25

Phoenix hits 116°F record on August 25, 2020

Phoenix experienced extreme heat on August 25, 2020, when the temperature soared to 116°F, breaking the record for this date by 13 degrees above the long-term average high of 103°F. Over 55 years of recorded data, the range for this date spans from a record low of 66°F in 2002 to that blistering 116°F peak, illustrating the dramatic temperature swings possible in the Arizona desert even during late summer.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
104°F
Avg Low
77°F
Record High
113°F
2011
Record Low
64°F
2002
Phoenix, AZ on August 25 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 25

Planning for August 25th in Phoenix, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 25 ever in Phoenix?

The warmest August 25 in Phoenix, AZ reached 113°F in 2011. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 104°F.

What was the coldest August 25 ever in Phoenix?

The coldest August 25 in Phoenix, AZ dropped to 64°F in 2002. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 77°F.

What is the average temperature on August 25 in Phoenix?

On August 25, Phoenix averages a high of 104°F and a low of 77°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BEARDSLEY.

How many years of weather data are available for August 25 in Phoenix?

We have 55 years of weather records for August 25 in Phoenix, AZ, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

August 25 Weather History in Phoenix

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025104°F73°F0"--
2024107°F80°F0"--
2023109°F85°F0"--
2022100°F83°F0"--
2021108°F78°F0"--
2020112°F87°F0"--
2019103°F81°F0"--
2018100°F80°F0"--
2017110°F80°F0"--
2016102°F75°F0"--
2015105°F84°F0"--
2014101°F79°F0"--
201394°F76°F0.07"--
2012102°F80°F0"--
2011113°F88°F0"--
2010111°F84°F0"--
2009104°F78°F0"--
2008106°F83°F0"--
200794°F74°F0.1"--
200698°F76°F0"--
2005106°F82°F0"--
200499°F73°F0"--
2003104°F84°F0"--
2002108°F64°F0"--
2001110°F74°F0"--
2000104°F78°F0"--
1999111°F86°F0"--
1998101°F77°F0.53"--
1997108°F83°F0"--
1996108°F86°F0"--
1995104°F79°F0"--
1994107°F85°F0"--
1993103°F73°F0.06"--
199296°F73°F0"--
1991107°F81°F0"--
1990100°F68°F0"--
198999°F68°F0"--
1988101°F80°F0"--
198799°F76°F0"--
198698°F78°F0"--
1985109°F85°F0"--
198499°F76°F0"--
1983105°F70°F0"--
198294°F71°F0.05"--
1981112°F82°F0"--
1980104°F72°F0"--
1979108°F69°F0"--
1978105°F69°F0"--
1977103°F76°F0"--
1976106°F79°F0"--
1975107°F70°F0"--
1974103°F69°F0"--
1973105°F66°F0"--
1972100°F72°F0"--
1971104°F79°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BEARDSLEY

How Has August 25 Changed?

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

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Phoenix, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 107°F / Low: 80°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 66°F / Low: 41°F
Jan
67°/ 41°
💧 0.3"
Feb
72°/ 44°
💧 0.3"
Mar
78°/ 49°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.5"
Apr
86°/ 55°
💧 0.2"
May
95°/ 63°
💧 0.1"
Jun
104°/ 73°
💧 0.1"
Jul
107°/ 80°
💧 0.3"
Aug
105°/ 79°
💧 0.3"
Sep
100°/ 72°
💧 0.3"
Oct
88°/ 59°
💧 0.3"
Nov
75°/ 48°
💧 0.3"
Dec
66°/ 41°
💧 0.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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