A drop in temperature is expected Friday, but skies should be blue in Maricopa. Photo by Mason Callejas

Clear skies, moderate temperatures and a light breeze are likely to grace Maricopa over the weekend, according to the National weather service.

Thursday night should be clear and airy with steady 15-20 mph winds out of the southwest gusting up to 30 mph, and kicking the temperature down to a low of near 53.

Friday is likely to also be clear, cool and breezy with winds blowing 10-20 mph throughout the day with a high around 68 in the afternoon and a low near 48 at night.

Saturday should again see clear skies, a slightly calmer wind with a high near 74 during the day and a low near 50 at night.

Sunday will likely see a continuation of clear skies and moderate temperatures with a high around 82 and a low around 54.