Cool, wet days ahead this week for Maricopa

Much of this week’s forecast calls for precipitation in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service.

Today, there is a 10-percent chance of showers after 11 a.m. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 62. Tonight, the low will be around 43 and the skies will be mostly clear.

Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 65. The overnight low will be around 43.

Wednesday also is expected to be sunny. The high will be near 66. The night will be mostly clear with the low around 45.

Thursday, a 10-percent chance of rain creeps back into the forecast. The day is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 64. Overnight, the chance of rain increases to 20 percent, and the low will be around 46.

Friday, the chance of rain increases to 40 percent with a high near 59 and wind increasing to 15 mph. Overnight, there is a 50-percent chance of rain with a low around 46. The wind is expected from the southwest at 15-20 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday is also expected to be wet, with a 30 percent chance of showers. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 60. Winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Overnight the chance of rain drops to 10 percent, with a low around 40. Winds are expected to calm to 5-10 mph.

Sunday‘s forecast, from this distance, calls for sunny skies and a high near 61.