City in Arizona

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☀️ 107°F now🕔 2:49 PM local📅 Best: February, March, April and May👥 545.000

Summary

Tucson is a city in Arizona. Tucson is known for Saguaro desert and Sonoran cuisine. It has a population of about 545.000.

Right now it is 107°F (42°C) in Tucson with clear sky. It feels like 107°F. Today runs from 81°F to 107°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Tucson is February, March, April and May. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 103 mi away. Nearby highlights include Saguaro National Park, Slide Rock State Park and Petrified Forest National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 107°F is 6.1°F above the 101°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Tucson today at 9.5/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 32°13′21.4″N 110°58′28.9″W (32.2226, -110.9747)

Quick facts about Tucson

TypeCity
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates32°13′21.4″N 110°58′28.9″W (32.2226, -110.9747)
Population545.000
Known forSaguaro desert and Sonoran cuisine
Local time2:49 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, April and May
ClimateHot and arid

Neighboring cities in Arizona

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Getting to Tucson

By road, from nearby cities
  • Phoenix · 106 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Sedona · 188 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Tucson

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX103 miPhoenix

Things to do in Tucson

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Tucson.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tucson?

Tucson is a city in Arizona. Its coordinates are 32.2226, -110.9747. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Tucson right now?

It is currently 107°F (42°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 18% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Tucson?

February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Tucson, which has a hot and arid climate. January, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tucson in?

Tucson observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:49 PM.

How many people live in Tucson?

Tucson has a population of approximately 545.000.

What is the nearest airport to Tucson?

The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 103 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Tucson?

Popular options include Saguaro National Park, Slide Rock State Park and Petrified Forest National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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