It Will Still Be 100°F In These 11 Cities This Weekend

By Evan Comen  •  September 12, 2025
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While most of the country is settling into cooler autumn weather this weekend, some cities are still grappling with summer-like extremes.

In 11 cities, temperatures will surpass 100°F this weekend. In one major city, temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 102°F. A closer look at the data reveals the cities facing triple-digit temperatures this weekend.

To determine the cities where it will be 100°F this weekend, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed data on temperature forecasts from the NOAA’s National Digital Forecast Database. Cities were ranked based on maximum forecast temperature for September 4, 2025. Only cities with at least 10,000 residents were considered. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.

11. Glendale, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 100.0°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 73.7°F
  • Population: 248,083
 

10. Avondale, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 100.1°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 72.7°F
  • Population: 89,214
 

9. Flowing Wells, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.0°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 72.0°F
  • Population: 17,188
 

8. Tempe, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.1°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 74.0°F
  • Population: 181,005
 

7. Queen Creek, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.3°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 71.0°F
  • Population: 61,788
 

6. Mesa, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.3°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 73.1°F
  • Population: 503,390
 

5. Maricopa, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.5°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 69.3°F
  • Population: 59,605
 

4. Goodyear, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.6°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 71.9°F
  • Population: 97,542
 

3. Sun Lakes, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 101.9°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 71.0°F
  • Population: 14,147
 

2. Gilbert, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 102.2°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 72.1°F
  • Population: 267,267
 

1. Chandler, AZ

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  • Forecast maximum, September 12-14: 102.4°F
  • Forecast minimum, September 12-14: 72.1°F
  • Population: 275,618
 

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