In the past 48 hours, Phoenix has been basking in trademark sunshine while water remains a hot topic across Arizona. According to historical data analyzed by Weather and Climate Info, there has been essentially zero precipitation in Phoenix so far this month, which matches the monthly norm in November—a scant 0.57 inches for the entire month. The last two days have seen clear skies, with temperatures reaching daily highs of 31 degrees Celsius, or roughly 88 degrees Fahrenheit, and nighttime lows in the mid-50s Fahrenheit. Humidity has lingered around 39 percent, so the air is pleasantly dry, and wind speeds have kept to a gentle breeze averaging just over 9 mph.
Phoenix’s water supply has come into sharper focus with declining flows from the Colorado River and ongoing drought concerns. The Arizona Capitol Times reported that local leaders and officials are responding rapidly: Governor Katie Hobbs and La Paz County leaders just announced new steps to protect groundwater in the region, emphasizing the urgency to defend the dwindling Ranegras Plain aquifer. Meanwhile, as water from the Colorado shrinks, cities including Gilbert are expanding their well networks to supplement drinking water reserves. This week, Gilbert formally unveiled plans to drill nine new wells, adding to a growing movement among Arizona cities relying more on groundwater.
Freshwater advocates say these changes are overdue, as experts worry about “mining the last of our ancient reserves,” with the Central Arizona Project facing potential reduction in deliveries. The Planet Water Foundation announced yesterday it is deploying emergency filtration systems in Phoenix, in partnership with ACCESS Newswire. These new systems will increase safe water capacity for up to 36,000 residents in the event of supply disruptions, giving local communities an extra layer of protection against sudden shortages or contamination.
Despite the drought, water quality in Phoenix remains stable for drinking and household use. Local water utilities confirmed in their latest updates that all drinking water distributed this week meets federal safety standards. However, with forecasts predicting little to no rain for the remainder of November, experts urge residents to continue water conservation. The National Weather Service Phoenix division highlights that the city typically experiences just two days with measurable rainfall in November and this year is expected to be particularly dry.
The weather outlook from various models, including the European Euro Ensemble, shows only a slight uptick in precipitation expectations. Most forecasting models anticipate zero to half an inch of rain by November 20, though some more optimistic members of the ensemble push totals to about one inch. Still, the consensus is Phoenix will be as dry as ever, so don’t be fooled by passing clouds.
That’s your roundup of local water and weather news. For Phoenix, the message is clear: sunny days persist, water is precious, and every drop counts. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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