If you’ve been roasting in the relentless Phoenix heat this October, you’re in for a treat: Halloween is bringing a welcome (and spooky) surprise—a serious drop in temperatures! The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will finally dip nearly 20 degrees by Tuesday, right on cue for Halloween festivities.
Starting with a high of 93°F on Monday, the thermometer is expected to fall to the mid-70s on Halloween day, thanks to a chilly cold front sweeping through the area. This eerie shift, explained by meteorologist Isaac Smith, could also stir up some brisk winds and, if we’re lucky, maybe even a sprinkle of rain. Smith hints that while “a few areas may see a shower or two” Monday night, most of the real rainfall will be northeast of Phoenix in the higher terrain.
How to Prep for This Spooktacular Weather Change
- Costume Check: If your Halloween costume has been built around desert temperatures, it might be time to rethink! Those short sleeves and airy fabrics could leave you shivering once the sun sets.
- Outdoor Décor Watch: With the potential for wind gusts, make sure any outdoor Halloween decorations are secure. We wouldn’t want a skeleton or two to fly away!
- Candy Haul Plan: With the cooler temps, neighborhood trick-or-treaters are likely to be out in full force. Stock up on candy—you don’t want to be the house that runs out!
A Phoenix Halloween to Remember
This cool-down could make Halloween feel more like a true autumn celebration. Kids and adults alike can trade in sweaty costumes for something cozier, and the cool evening promises a spookier, more atmospheric trick-or-treating experience.
Keep an eye out for updates as we approach Halloween, and enjoy this ghoulishly perfect weather surprise! For more local updates and Halloween happenings, don’t forget to check Ahwatukee411.com.
