Phoenix woke up to classic spring perfection on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with sunrise temperatures in the mid-60s and the metro area warming into the low 80s by afternoon. It is a solid day for just about any outdoor plan, although gusty winds are expected to kick up later. A weak weather system will also slide through and bring a slight chance of light, mainly late-evening showers on Monday, April 13, 2026. If you will be out late, secure loose outdoor items and bring a light layer for those cooler nighttime temperatures.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds will start from the southeast this morning, then swing around to a west-southwest direction by midafternoon, with sustained speeds around 5-10 mph and gusts commonly in the 20-30 mph range across the Valley. There are no watches or warnings posted right now for the Phoenix metro, but the National Weather Service is telling residents to plan on breezy to locally windy conditions this afternoon and continuing into Monday…..