Those temperatures reminded me of an article that explained how past a certain temperature, the human body can't cool itself on its own,
so I went and found it:
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Our studies on young healthy men and women show that this upper environmental limit is even lower than the theorized 35 C. It’s more like a wet-bulb temperature of 31 C (88 F). That would equal 31 C at 100% humidity or 38 C (100 F) at 60% humidity.
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So, basically Phoenix is technically unlivable now.
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Keep in mind that these cutoffs are based solely on keeping your body temperature from rising excessively. Even lower temperatures and humidity can place stress on the heart and other body systems. And while eclipsing these limits does not necessarily present a worst-case scenario, prolonged exposure may become dire for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
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Air conditioning, shade, cool drinks, shelter, etc... can allow humans to survive in these conditions, but....