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Phoenix weather in January

zitawins — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:01:16 GMT

Hello! My daughter is planning a business trip to Phoenix in January, and I will tag along with her. Anyone know what kind of weather to expect? What kinds of clothes to take for three days?

Any help appreciated.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:47:51 GMT

I lived in Phoenix for 3 years and it gets cold there in the winter. She needs to take warm clothes and a mid to heavy weight jacket or coat. It could be just mildly chilly or cold.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

kaydee50 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:33:43 GMT

We used to live in Las Vegas (similar weather to Phoenix) and we would always get a chuckle watching the tourists in shorts, t shirts and flip flops in January when the temps were in the 40s and sometimes a lot colder. It is not always 100+ in either of those cities.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

AZfem — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:35:34 GMT

Have lived in Phoenix for nearly 40 years. While I have seen winter visitors walking around in shorts, flip flops & tanks; I'm in leggings, sweaters & scarves. Definitely bring jacket or warm sweater & maybe something lighter too in case of warmer days. If you're from a colder climate, it may not seem that cold to you. Google weather forecast a few days before leaving to see what temps are predicted during your visit.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Kachina624 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:52:02 GMT

Good idea to check the weather before hand as weather in the desert in winter can swing wildly. You never know when a rogue snowstorm might pop up.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Desertdi — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:24:11 GMT

It was 37° last night...and it CAN get down in the 20°s here during the winter. If there's enough moisture in the atmosphere, we have had snow flurries.

As @Kachina624 mentioned, winter weather on the desert is quite unpredictable.

January is NOT swimming and sunbathing weather unless you're a polar bear.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Kachina624 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:27:45 GMT

@Desertdi It's supposed to be 14° at the airport in Albuquerque tonight. It'll be colder at my house in the Northern suburbs. Didn't get out of 30s today. Of course our weather is quite different from yours due to our altitude. It's windy too.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Desertdi — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:40:35 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Desertdi It's supposed to be 14° at the airport in Albuquerque tonight. It'll be colder at my house in the Northern suburbs. Didn't get out of 30s today. Of course our weather is quite different from yours due to our altitude. It's windy too.

@Kachina624 My heat pump won't "spark" ON if it's below 40°...and I've been freezing with just space heaters going.

I really don't envy your 14 degrees. I honestly don't know what I would do if it got THAT cold. Hotel room rates are around $400 this time of year... di

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Kachina624 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:45:24 GMT

@Desertdi Take your electric heater, go into a bedroom and keep the door shut....maybe until March.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

seaBreeze — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:53:47 GMT

Was there in January years ago ... my outer wear was a simple polar fleece jacket. Kept me warm day and night. Sky Harbor airport (PHX) has wonderful stores there too just in case!

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Desertdi — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:55:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Desertdi Take your electric heater, go into a bedroom and keep the door shut....maybe until March.

Dear Auntie @Kachina624 It's ME...KITTY!

I used to try and keep my mama warm and crawl under the blankets with her!

≈^••^≈

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Kachina624 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:58:55 GMT

@Desertdi You need a big dog. Amazing how much heat they generate.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Desertdi — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:02:26 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Desertdi You need a big dog. Amazing how much heat they generate.

@Kachina624 Yup! I had a pretty good size poodle back in Chicago!!! Of course, he was a rambunctious dude and loved to frolic in the snow. Have you ever tried to get snow clumps off a wooly dog????

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Kachina624 — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:06:21 GMT

@Desertdi Yes, I've had several miniature poodles. Loved them all; so much personality.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Mz iMac — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:15:04 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
We used to live in Las Vegas (similar weather to Phoenix) and we would always get a chuckle watching the tourists in shorts, t shirts and flip flops in January when the temps were in the 40s and sometimes a lot colder. It is not always 100+ in either of those cities.

@kaydee50 You also see that in the NE during the middle of a 20 degrees-wind chill factor -0 snow blizzard. Folks ~~men~~ dressed like that going & coming from a store getting "blizzard" supplies and/or shoveling show.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

nycalady — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:31:49 GMT

Layers, mornings & evenings are chilly. Usually sunny during the days between 55-70.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

Meowingkitty — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 01:26:51 GMT

I've lived in Phoenix all my life. In January people will wear anything from shorts and a tee to coats and jeans. Don't really need a heavy coat because you won't need it all day. Don't bring any dressy clothes either. You can walk into a 5 star restaurant in jeans and a tee or shorts and sandals in summer. We don't do fancy. I would bring a few long sleeved lightweight shirts, some jeans, sneakers and maybe some cowboy boots or you can buy them when you get here, plus a sweatshirt jacket and maybe a lightweight type from someplace like LL Bean.

Re: Phoenix weather in January

zitawins — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:31:25 GMT

Thanks for all the responses. I now have a pretty good idea of what to bring/wear. Coming from Minnesota, I have loads of choices in sweaters, jackets, etc.

Merry Merry to all and a good New Year!

Re: Phoenix weather in January

chrystaltree — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:01:57 GMT

Weather is changeable. Google the Weather a week before you leave to see what the forecast will be. It's not going to be warm.