Weather.com says Phoenix's temps over the next 10 days range between 107 and 112.

[raccoon]

Has it always been that hot, or is this something relatively new?

[Buzz Clik]

1. The average high temperature in June is 104.

So, 112 is hot but not exactly off the charts.

[dbackjon]

2. 3-8 degree above normal is significant

Apply that global, that would be huge

Phoenix can for the most part handle the heat. It is places without A/C as standard that have the issues.

[Buzz Clik]

3. Okay, but still ten degrees below the hottest day in June -- 122.

I don't think the end of the world is at hand, just a really hot week in a desert town.

[dbackjon]

4. I remember that day - damn hot

[ChazII]

7. It was so hot that the heels on

my shoes sank in the asphalt as I walked to my car.

[Downwinder]

5. All of the concrete and development forms a heat sink.

It does not cool off at night as much as it used to. Plus the AC is pumping heat into the environment.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

6. My SO was born and raised in Phoenix.

He says it is normal.

[Kali]

8. I can remember some 120s growing up (late 60s - 70s)- not that uncommon

[DesertRat]

9. Born and raised in AZ. NOT unusual for June

The humidity is very low, the skies are relatively cloudless and the temps soar. Typical mid-late June weather. Once the monsoon moves in, the humidity rises and the temps drop a bit, but the comfort factor is worse.

What does seem to be changing are the night temps. They are higher than when I was kid in the 60's and 70's. We have much more concrete and paving which is creating a heat island effect in the city.

[ChazII]

10. Yes, back in the 60's nights

were much cooler. My friends and I would even have sleep overs in the back yards. Now with a low in the high 80's or low 90's I don't know too many kids who sleep outside.

Paving the dirt roads and alley's may have helped somewhat to the effect you are talking about.

[Mosby]

11. the night time lows this week have been great

Yesterday's low was 79.