Tucson Weather Forecast
Tucson weather: 81°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 111° / 75°
Overcast · 12% rain · wind 14 mph
☁️ 105° / 75°
Overcast · 11% rain · wind 13 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 7.7/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Tucson
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 1:08PM MST until August 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 3 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 12:28 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 12:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
