Tucson Weather Forecast
Tucson weather: 79°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Tucson
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 24 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Tucson
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 22 at 1:51AM MST until August 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
16-day forecast for Tucson
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 111° / 76° | 8% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 109° / 80° | 14% | 14 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 103° / 88° | 7% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 105° / 87° | 6% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 105° / 92° | 3% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 105° / 91° | 5% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 108° / 92° | 10% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 107° / 91° | 8% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 106° / 91° | 14% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 104° / 90° | 12% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 90° | 27% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 97° / 81° | 33% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 84° | 35% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 102° / 87° | 34% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 86° | 29% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 26% | -- | — |
What this means for Tucson
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 111°F is 10.6°F above the 101°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 71°F.
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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 79°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 55% and wind is 2 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 4:46 AM.
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 August 22, 2026 at 4:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
