Nothing gradual about AZ weather

This is bringing back memories of May. The week before my boss' reserach award night, it had been in the low to mid 90's for a high temperature. Then days before, the forecast suddenly jumped to 105 for the night of the award ceremony. It was a black tie event, and having to drive across town was something I didn't easily forget.

Sunday, the high temperatures for the afternoon was the low 90's, almost a ten degree drop. But the most pleasant surprise was that the low temperature was in the low 60's. I suppose tonight I should give in and open the back door. Combined with the open windows, it'll cool off quite nicely in the morning. Besides, my cats will love having a chance to spend the night lounging on the back patio.

But it isn't as bad as Chicago has been this year. In June, we had a 20 degree temperature drop overnight, and the night before last, there was a 15 degree drop in the temperature.