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    Climate change in Phoenix, Arizona

    Climate change is affecting locations like Phoenix in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include increased cooling demand, more unusually warm days, and more frequent fire weather.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in Phoenix are at risk in a warming world.


    Phoenix's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting Phoenix in fall

    Higher cooling demand for schools

    Hotter summers and longer warm seasons make cooling schools a growing challenge.

    More warm fall days

    Fall (September-November) has warmed nationwide since 1970.

    More fire weather

    Wildfire seasons are lengthening and intensifying.

    Worsening drought

    Warmer, thirstier air worsens drought

    More dangerous heat

    Climate change is driving hotter, longer, and more frequent extreme heat.

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

    More graphics about Phoenix and climate change

    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Phoenix, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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