Tucson Weather Forecast
Tucson weather: 83°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.
10 dry days, 15 days above 90°F and humidity at 35%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Tucson
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
Active alerts for Tucson
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 20 at 7:54PM MST until August 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
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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 83°F (29°C) with clear. Humidity is 35% 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 1:36 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 21, 2026 at 1:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
