Tucson, AZ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Tucson now

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Tucson weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tucson.

This week in Tucson

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tucson

What is the weather usually like in Tucson?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

36°54°72°89°107°67°41°Jan70°44°Feb76°49°Mar83°54°Apr92°62°May102°72°Jun101°77°Jul99°76°Aug96°71°Sep87°60°Oct76°49°Nov66°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.8"Feb0.6"Mar0.2"Apr0.2"May0.2"Jun2.2"Jul2.0"Aug1.3"Sep0.7"Oct0.6"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Tucson: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUCSON INTL AP, AZ US (USW00023160), adjusted for the elevation of Tucson.

Tucson weather month by month

January
67° 41°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
70° 44°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
76° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
83° 54°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
92° 62°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
102° 72°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
101° 77°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
99° 76°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
96° 71°F
1.3 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
87° 60°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
76° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
66° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Tucson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:42 PM10 h 19 min
February7:04 AM6:10 PM11 h 6 min
March6:31 AM6:32 PM12 h 0 min
April5:52 AM6:54 PM13 h 1 min
May5:24 AM7:15 PM13 h 51 min
June5:15 AM7:32 PM14 h 17 min
July5:26 AM7:32 PM14 h 5 min
August5:46 AM7:09 PM13 h 22 min
September6:06 AM6:30 PM12 h 24 min
October6:26 AM5:52 PM11 h 26 min
November6:51 AM5:24 PM10 h 33 min
December7:15 AM5:21 PM10 h 6 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).

What is the weather like in Tucson?

Tucson has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 102°F (39°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 10.6 inches (269 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is May.

The best time to visit Tucson is February to April and November. At 2,388 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Tucson

What is the hottest month in Tucson?

June, with an average high of 102°F (39°C).

What is the coldest month in Tucson?

December, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Tucson?

About 10.6 inches (269 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Tucson?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Tucson?

February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Tucson have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

What is the weather like in Tucson in November?

Highs average 76°F and lows 49°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Tucson?

Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Tucson weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Tucson.

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