Clear, blue skies are expected this week in Maricopa.

After an elevated weekend, temperatures are expected to return to normal by Tuesday in time for a typical Fourth of July in Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service.

Today is sunny and hot with a high near 111 degrees F and 5-15 mph winds that will gust as high as 20 mph. Tonight will have a low around 77.

Tuesday, the forecast sees sunny skies, a high near 109 and continued breezy conditions. The overnight low will be around 75.

Wednesday, look for sunny skies and high near 108 and winds up 15 mph. The nighttime low will be around 71.

Independence Day will likely be sunny with a high near 107 and 5-10 mph winds. The night is forecast to be clear for fireworks-watchers and low around 72.

Friday, expect sun and a high near 107 and calm breezes. The overnight low will be around 74.

From this distance the weekend looks hot and mostly sunny throughout.