WEATHER2023 smashed Arizona heat records. Here's what the hottest summer ever looked likeArizona RepublicMisters are in use on the patio of a sports bar as people cross Seventh Street in downtown Tempe on Aug. 28, 2023.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicA pedestrian carries an umbrella while they wait to cross Mill Avenue on Aug. 28, 2023, in Tempe.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicNatrell Curtis takes a break while working out on Aug. 28, 2023, at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. The temperature was 111 degrees.Mark Henle/The RepublicPost monsoon morning in ScottsdalePatty KelleyLightning in north PhoenixTerri MansfieldA monsoon storm throws a bolt of lightning over the cityscape of Tucson, Ariz., July 28, 2023. The storm swept through shortly before sunset and snapped utility poles, downed power lines in addition dropping rain and lightning through out the evening.Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star, ARIZONA DAILY STARLightning strikes in the Catalina Mountain foothills in a rain cell on the northwest side of Tucson, July 25, 2023. The storm surrounded the central part of the valley, mainly moving through sections south and southeast of the city.Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star, ARIZONA DAILY STARA composite of five images shows multiple lightning strikes in a ten minute span as a monsoon storm rolls over the state and federal prisons south of Tucson, on July 25, 2023.Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star, ARIZONA DAILY STARA composite of nine images over about 30 minutes of lightning strikes from a monsoon storm blowing in from the east over the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson on July 29, 2023.Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star, ARIZONA DAILY STARIsrael Cruz, 6 (left), swims at the Falcon Pool in Phoenix on July 25, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicAlan Morales, left, helps his son Samuel Morales, 4 (right), put on his slippers at the Falcon Pool in Phoenix on July 25, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicA man waits in the shaded area outside of the Ronstadt Center in downtown Tucson, with his umbrella and extra shirt to cover himself from the sun during the 110-degree afternoon onJuly 19.Grace Trejo,Arizona Daily Star, Arizona Daily StarBryson Washington, left, and Steve Shucker spar under the shade of an oak tree as the members of the Ironwood Historical Swordsmanship Club try to beat the heat and get in their weekly workout at Udall Park, Tucson on July 22, 2023. The club was also working out in the morning hours, but it was already hot.Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star, ARIZONA DAILY STARThe sun beats down on statues depicting the Last Supper in the Garden of Gethsemane park, 602 W Congress Street in Tucson on July 17, 2023. The temperature rose well above triple-digits Monday afternoon.Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star, Arizona Daily StarTwo women walk on the University of Arizona campus, one uses a sweater to shield her head from the sun in Tucson on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service Tucson hit 113F degrees and high temperatures are expected through the rest of the week.Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily StarCody Mancuso golfs at the Encanto Park Golf Course in Phoenix on July 22, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicLeilani Santillan trains with lifeguards at the Encanto Pool in Phoenix on July 22, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicJustin Philpot, center, prepares a fishing line as he fishes for catfish at Encanto Park in Phoenix on July 22, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicMax Razzin, left, and Dom Gossett, right, train with lifeguards at the Encanto Pool in Phoenix on July 22, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicJustin Philpot casts a fishing line as he fishes for catfish at Encanto Park in Phoenix on July 22, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicDom Gossett trains with lifeguards at the Encanto Pool in Phoenix on July 22, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicSprinklers water a fairway at Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa on July 21, 2023.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicSprinklers water a fairway at Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa on July 21, 2023.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA course worker hand waters bushes outside the clubhouse at Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa on July 21, 2023.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicKona plays fetch with a tennis ball at the Arizona Humane Society South Mountain Campus in Phoenix on July 20, 2023.Diannie Chavez/The RepublicSamantha Sorbello hands out pupsicles to dogs at the Arizona Humane Society South Mountain Campus in Phoenix on July 20, 2023.Diannie Chavez/The RepublicOdon Mendoza hikes in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve near Piestewa Peak in Phoenix on July 20, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicA sign marking trail closures due to extreme heat is posted in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve near Piestewa Peak in Phoenix on July 20, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicNick Van Nice loads a bag of ice into his vehicle in Phoenix on July 19, 2023, on the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more, which set a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA fan adjusts his hat as he waits in line ahead of the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field on July 19, 2023.Diannie Chavez/The RepublicFans wait in line ahead of the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field on July 19, 2023.Diannie Chavez/The RepublicEmployees drink water and find shelter in the shade ahead of the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field on July 19, 2023.Diannie Chavez/The RepublicAn employee wipes his face ahead of the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field on July 19, 2023.Diannie Chavez/The RepublicJamara Saah plays a game of pickleball at sunset in 111-degree heat at Roadrunner Park in Phoenix on July 19, 2023, the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more, a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicNozzles spray a mist of water on fans in 119 degree heat arriving for the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 19, 2023. Phoenix set three new records on Wednesday, with a low of 97 degrees, a high of 119 degrees, and it was the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicJody Thompson sells cold water to the fans in the 119 degree heat arriving for the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 19, 2023. Phoenix set three new records on Wednesday, with a low of 97 degrees, a high of 119 degrees, and it was the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicFans arrive in 119 degree heat for the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 19, 2023. Phoenix set three new records on Wednesday with a low of 97 degrees, a high of 119 degrees, and it was the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA handheld fan provides relief from the 119 degree heat as fans arrive for the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 19, 2023. Phoenix set three new records on Wednesday with a low of 97 degrees, a high of 119 degrees, and it was the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA cooling fan provides relief from the 119 degree heat fans arrive for the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 19, 2023. Phoenix set three new records on Wednesday with a low of 97 degrees, a high of 119 degrees, and it was the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicFans arrive in 119 degree heat for the Morgan Wallen concert at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 19, 2023. Phoenix set three new records on Wednesday with a low of 97 degrees, a high of 119 degrees, and it was the 20th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA pedestrian walks down 7th Street as the temperature of 117 degrees is displayed on a digital billboard in downtown Phoenix on July 18, 2023. Tuesday is the 19th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more, which sets a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicKeeper Brianna Kuna sprays cooling water on a Hyacinth macaw at the Phoenix Zoo on July 18, 2023, during the extreme heat wave in central Arizona. Tuesday is the 19th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more which set a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA Galapagos tortoise at the Phoenix Zoo named Elvis receives a cooling shower on July 18, 2023, that offers relief from the extreme heat wave in central Arizona. Tuesday is the 19th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more which sets a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicBlood spills into the cheetah enclosure as Senior Keeper Emily Merola gets a 'blood-sicle' out of its container in Phoenix on June 27, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicA water play area at the Phoenix Zoo provides relief from the extreme heat wave in central Arizona on July 18, 2023, the 19th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more which set a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicPhoenix Zoo senior keeper Ron Pohl sprays cooling water on a Galapagos tortoise on July 18, 2023, to offer some relief from the extreme heat wave in central Arizona, the 19th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more which set a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA Sumatran tiger named Raja plays in a pond at the Phoenix Zoo on July 18, 2023, during the extreme heat wave in central Arizona. Tuesday is the 19th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more which sets a new record.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicThe first dust storm of the monsoon season rolls over Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley on July 17, 2023, the 18th day in a row of temperatures reached 110 degrees or more, tying the record from 1974.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicAn American Airlines jet takes off from Sky Harbor International Airport as the temperature of 115 degrees is displayed on a digital billboard in downtown Phoenix on July 17, 2023, marking the 18th day in a row of temperatures of 110 degrees or more which tied the record from 1974.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA self-driving car drives in downtown Phoenix last month as the temperature of 115 degrees is displayed on a digital billboard. Summer heat and sun can cause cosmetic damage to your car, and create potentially dangerous driving conditions.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicThe sun reflects off McDowell Road as Phoenix experiences a heat wave of temperatures above 110 degrees on July 17, 2023, in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicThe Salvation Army location at Myrtle Avenue and University Drive provides dehydration relief packets for visitors as Arizona experiences excessive heat warnings on July 16, 2023 in Tempe.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicK.C. Griffin (Left) sits in a crowded room at Justa Center, one of the valleyÕs many cooling centers during a heat wave on July 16, 2023 in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicAlex Ramirez, left, walks with her boyfriend Josh Hempstead, right, as he carries their long-haired German shepherd Noctis so she does not burn her paws on the sidewalk after paddle boarding at Tempe Town Lake in Tempe on July 13, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicHeat shimmer causes visual distortion as Delta Airlines flight DL796 from Atlanta touches down at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on July 14, 2023, the 15th day in a row temperatures reached 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicClimbers watch the sunrise on the summit of Piestewa Peak in Phoenix on July 15, 2023, the 16th day in a row of temperatures 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicJul 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Climbers watch the sunrise from the summit of Piestewa Peak on the 16th day in a row of temperatures 110 degrees or more. The City of Phoenix will close the Piestewa Peak Summit trail from 11 AM - 5 PM due to a long-duration excessive heat warning with a forecasted high of 118 degrees on Saturday. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona RepublicRob Schumacher/The RepublicA climber watches the sunrise from the summit of Piestewa Peak in Phoenix on July 16, 2023, on the 17th day in a row of temperatures 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicConstruction cranes are silhouetted against the colorful sunset in Phoenix on July 13, 2023, the 14th day in a row of temperatures 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicPatrick Nedved hikes Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain on the morning of July 14, 2023, in Phoenix. The photo was taken at 8:50 a.m., while the temperature in Phoenix was 97 degrees Fahrenheit.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicElli Braaksma runs beside the sprinklers watering Christy Cove Park in Phoenix on July 14, 2023, as the sun rises on the 15th day in a row of temperatures 110 degrees or more. The National Weather Service has issued a long-duration excessive heat warning with a forecast high of 115 degrees on Friday.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicThe Bruce statue in downtown Phoenix reaches up as the sun passes across the desert sky on July 14, 2023. Phoenix is experiencing the 15th day in a row of temperatures at 110 degrees or more. The National Weather Service has issued a long-duration excessive heat warning with a forecast high of 114 degrees on Friday.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA Southwest Airlines jet takes off from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on July 13, 2023, heading for San Francisco on the 14th day in a row of temperatures 110 degrees or more.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicHeat waves rise off Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix cause visual distortion of a man crossing the street on July 14, 2023. Phoenix is experiencing the 15th day in a row of temperatures at 110 degrees or more. The National Weather Service has issued a long-duration excessive heat warning with a forecast high of 114 degrees on Friday.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA shaved ice treat helps bring relief from the triple-digit temperature during the Light Up The Sky Independence Day Celebration at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on July 1, 2023.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicJoyce Obiru drinks water as she sits inside on July 16, 2023, in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicJusta Center volunteer Joel Diaz (left) fills a cooler with ice and water bottles as the center welcomes people in need of cooling down during a record-breaking heat wave on July 16, 2023, in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicAlber Gallardo frames a home under construction on July 14, 2023, in Eastmark. Gallardo starts at 5 a.m. and takes as many water breaks as needed.Mark Henle/The RepublicSantos Gallardo takes a water break on July 14, 2023, while working on a home under construction in Eastmark. Gallardo starts at 5 a.m. and takes as many water breaks as needed.Mark Henle/The RepublicChef Mat Meyer (right) talks with Lisa Roth (2nd from left) and her son, Joshua Roth (2nd from right) and her granddaughter, Bailey Roth (left) while they eat breakfast on the patio on July 14, 2023, at the Handlebar Diner in Mesa.Mark Henle/The RepublicThe cool waters of Oak Creek provide an escape from the extreme heat in Arizona at Slide Rock State Park on July 10, 2023, in Sedona.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicThe cool waters of Oak Creek provide an escape from the extreme heat in Arizona at Slide Rock State Park on July 10, 2023, in Sedona.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicLydia Rogers from Cincinnati, Ohio, enjoys sliding in the cool waters of Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park on July 10, 2023, in Sedona.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicThe cool waters of Oak Creek provide an escape from the extreme heat in Arizona at Slide Rock State Park on July 10, 2023, in Sedona.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA cliff jumper dives into the cool water of Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park on July 10, 2023, in Sedona.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicA group of friends and family take their horses to cool off at Lake Pleasant on July 10, 2023, in Maricopa County.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicMina Johnson (left) and Janice Negley sit in the shade for lunch at Lake Pleasant on July 10, 2023, in Maricopa County.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicEmmie Macias, 12, pets her family's dog while they float on an inflatable raft on Lake Pleasant on July 10, 2023, in Maricopa County.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicAs Arizona experiences excessive heat warnings, a group plays a variation of Hoover-Ball at G.R. Herberger Park on July 8, 2023, in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicA person rides their bike along Tempe Town Lake as hot temperatures continue in Tempe on July 13, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicPeople walk along Tempe Town Lake as hot temperatures continue in Tempe on July 13, 2023.Joel Angel Juarez/The RepublicPeople stroll along Mill Avenue on a hot summer day in Tempe on July 8, 2023.Joe Rondone/The RepublicKalib Richardson, 11, runs his hands through a water feature at Pioneer Community Park in Peoria on June 23, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The RepublicKalib Richardson, 11, and Kameryn Richardson, 9, play at the splash pad at Pioneer Community Park in Peoria on June 23, 2023.Olivia Gyapong/The Republic