Tucson Area Weather

With more than 350 days of sunshine a year and a higher elevation than Phoenix, metropolitan Tucson has mild temperatures in spring, fall and winter. The annual average high is 82°F, with a low of 55°F.

Cool winter nights typically drop into the 40s, but days are usually warm and sunny in the 70s. Summer highs run in the 90s with lows in the 70s. July marks the beginning of the rainy season - of the approximately 11 inches of annual rainfall, more than half falls from July through September.

Tucsonans rarely dress to impress. These desert dwellers take a relaxed approach, wearing casual clothing for nearly all occasions. Sunscreen is recommended year-round; add hats and sunglasses in summer. A lightweight sweater or coat generally suffices in winter.