Tucson Weather Forecast
Tucson weather: 82°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 82°F (28°C) in Tucson with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 69°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Tucson is February, March, April and May. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August 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 about average for September. The forecast high of 98°F is in line with the 96°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. photography is the strongest bet in Tucson today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Tucson right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:34 PM, Sep 20 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Tucson
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 98° / 69° | 4% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 72° | 3% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 73° | 33% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 78° | 14% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 93° / 74° | 33% · 1,0 in | 23 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 76° | 13% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 95° / 85° | 9% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 83° | 17% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 88° | 20% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 83° | 15% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 78° | 15% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 76° | 6% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 77° | 10% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 77° | 13% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 81° | 19% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 77° | 9% | 19 mph | 7 |
Climate in Tucson month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 40° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 72° | 46° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 77° | 50° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 83° | 56° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 91° | 63° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 101° | 75° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 101° | 78° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 101° | 78° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 96° | 72° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 89° | 62° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 74° | 49° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 71° | 45° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Tucson
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Air quality and pollen in Tucson
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Tucson
Go in February, March, April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 82°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 36% and wind is 5 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 August 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 9:34 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 September 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
