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Last Map Update: Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 4:42:42 pm MST

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January 2026 Climate Summary

Warmest Januarys on Record

High pressure over the Desert Southwest will lead to well-above normal temperatures throughout the week, with afternoon highs 8-14 degrees above normal.

Wind gusts are expected to increase by Wednesday evening and will last through Thursday. These breezy to localized gusty conditions will mostly impact the lower deserts and southeastern portions of the region. Peak gusts are expected Thursday afternoon with speeds upwards of 30-35mph in the higher terrains.

The Climate Prediction Center is showing increased chances for above normal precipitation across Western CONUS towards the middle of the month.

January 2026 was a warm and dry one, with all three of our climate sites seeing above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation.

This year two of our climate sites finished in the top five warmest Januarys on record for their respective sites. January 2026 finished as the 4th warmest January on record for Phoenix. Then for El Centro, January 2026 finished tied for the 5th warmest January on record.