Tucson weather in July
In July, Tucson sees average daytime highs of 98°F and overnight lows near 77°F, with 1.3 in of rain across 7.8 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 99°F in the first days to 96°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Tucson's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tucson's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 98°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 77°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.3 in
- 7.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:32 AM – 7:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Tucson is city in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States.
- Density
- 906/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1775
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs ease over the month, from about 99°F in the first days to 96°F by the end.
A typical July day in Tucson reaches about 98°F in the afternoon and slips back to 77°F overnight — a 20°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 89°F and 104°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Avg low (°F) | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 76 |
| 2 | 99 | 77 |
| 3 | 99 | 77 |
| 4 | 99 | 77 |
| 5 | 99 | 77 |
| 6 | 99 | 77 |
| 7 | 98 | 77 |
| 8 | 98 | 77 |
| 9 | 98 | 77 |
| 10 | 98 | 77 |
| 11 | 98 | 77 |
| 12 | 98 | 77 |
| 13 | 98 | 77 |
| 14 | 98 | 77 |
| 15 | 97 | 77 |
| 16 | 97 | 77 |
| 17 | 97 | 77 |
| 18 | 97 | 77 |
| 19 | 97 | 77 |
| 20 | 97 | 77 |
| 21 | 97 | 77 |
| 22 | 97 | 77 |
| 23 | 97 | 77 |
| 24 | 96 | 77 |
| 25 | 96 | 77 |
| 26 | 96 | 77 |
| 27 | 96 | 77 |
| 28 | 96 | 77 |
| 29 | 96 | 77 |
| 30 | 96 | 77 |
| 31 | 96 | 77 |
How July really feels in Tucson
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tucson weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° / 41° | 1.1 | 4 | 10.1 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 67° / 44° | 1.1 | 3.9 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 73° / 49° | 0.7 | 3 | 11.8 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 80° / 55° | 0.2 | 1.4 | 12.8 | 8.3 |
| May | 89° / 63° | 0.1 | 0.8 | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 98° / 72° | 0.2 | 1.2 | 14.1 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 98° / 77° | 1.3 | 7.8 | 13.9 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 96° / 76° | 1.3 | 7.5 | 13.2 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 92° / 71° | 1.0 | 3.7 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 84° / 60° | 0.6 | 2.3 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 72° / 49° | 0.7 | 2.5 | 10.3 | 8.4 |
| Dec | 63° / 41° | 1.2 | 4.2 | 9.9 | 6.7 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 16 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 |
| 3 | 83 | 17 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 80 | 20 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 68 | 32 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Tucson gets around 1.3 in of rain over 7.8 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9 | 21 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 22 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 23 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 24 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 27 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 31 |
| 29 | 30 |
| 30 | 30 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 15% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 72 | 69 | 66 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Comfortable (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 69 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | 66 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 63 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | 60 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | 58 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 7 | 56 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | 53 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 51 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 1 |
| 10 | 50 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 | 48 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| 12 | 46 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| 13 | 45 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 14 | 43 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 42 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 1 |
| 16 | 41 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 1 |
| 17 | 39 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 1 |
| 18 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
| 19 | 37 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
| 20 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 1 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 23 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 1 |
| 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 1 |
| 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 1 |
| 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 1 |
| 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 1 |
| 29 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 1 |
| 30 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 1 |
| 31 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:24 AM to 5:41 AM, and sunset from 7:30 PM to 7:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:24 | 7:30 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:30 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:30 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:30 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:30 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:26 | 7:29 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:27 | 7:29 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:27 | 7:29 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:28 | 7:29 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:28 | 7:29 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:29 | 7:29 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 5:29 | 7:28 |
| 13 | 14.0 | 5:30 | 7:28 |
| 14 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:28 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 5:31 | 7:27 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:32 | 7:27 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:32 | 7:27 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:26 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:26 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:34 | 7:25 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:35 | 7:25 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:35 | 7:24 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:36 | 7:24 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:23 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:23 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:38 | 7:22 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:39 | 7:21 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:39 | 7:21 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:40 | 7:20 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:41 | 7:19 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:41 | 7:18 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.37 kWh/m² to a high of 8.35 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.22 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Tucson?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Tucson.
What to pack for Tucson in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Tucson sees daytime highs around 98°F and nights near 77°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Tucson in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tucson peaks around June 23 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Tucson in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tucson is worst in June — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.6× the cleanest month (December, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Tucson?
Tucson sits at 32.2°N, 110.9°W, 2,490 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Catalina Foothills, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Tucson
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Tucson.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Tucson has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 157 ft around an average of 2,477 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,455 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 7,730 ft.
The land around Tucson is covered by artificial surfaces (88%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (46%) and shrubs (43%) within 10 miles, and shrubs (80%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Tucson (32.2217°, -110.9265°, elevation 2,490 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).