Temperatures in Phoenix soared to 105 degrees on March 19, breaking the record of 97 for this date in 2017, according to the National Weather Service. With an extreme heat warning in effect for metro Phoenix, temperatures jumped into the three-digit range by around 1 p.m., hours earlier than on March 18.

In March, Phoenix’s average daily low is 52°F and the average high is 77°F, with rain on only

Phoenix is expected to experience an unprecedented heat wave with record-setting triple-digit temperatures. The high temperatures are arriving about two months earlier than is typical for the region.

Record-breaking temperatures are forecast for Arizona this week, with Phoenix expected to hit the 100s as part of an unprecedented March heatwave.

We are expecting summer-like conditions this week in the Valley, with triple-digit highs expected on some days.

Comparing extreme-weather data from the National Weather Service may provide more crucial information than you think.

Historic, record-breaking heat will continue into the weekend, with daily high temperature records likely to be broken over the next seven days.

Learn more about the latest Phoenix area weather forecast and conditions with Most Accurate Forecast from ABC15.