Partly cloudy skies and hot temperatures are forecast for Maricopa this week. Photo by Mason Callejas

The ground should remain dry and the air calm this week as daily highs likely float in the upper 90s and lower 100s, according to the National Weather Service. Sparse clouds are likely to be seen hanging around on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the latter part of the week has a chance of light breezes.

Tuesday should be partly cloudy and calm with a high around 101 during the day and a low near 69 at night.

Wednesday is likely to also be cloudy and calm with a high around 100 during the day and a low near 68 at night.

Thursday looks to be sunny and mostly clear with a high around 97 during the day and a low near 66 at night.

Friday will likely be sunny and clear with a high around 98 during the day and a low near 70 at night.

Saturday should be sunny and clear with a light 15 mph breeze out of the west, a high near 102 during the day and a low around 72 at night.

Sunday is forecast to be sunny and clear, though slightly calmer, with a high around 102 during the day and a low near 70 at night.