Tucson Newcomers Guide

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

DESERT ENVIRONMENT

Crossing the threshold into the Sonoran Desert can be a unique experience. Tucson and its environs have more wildlife habitat than most metropolitan areas: Animals—from tiny bugs to large mammals— thrive here, and coexisting with them can range from awe-inspiring to downright scary. Always keep the area’s wild inhabitants in mind, use common sense, and watch where you step and reach. If you see a wild animal on your property and feel that it is a threat, contact the Arizona Game & Fish Department at 520-628-5376.

CLIMATE

The average daytime temperature is 83°F, and the average low is 54°F. Tucson’s weather in the fall, winter, and spring is legendary. In fact, the climate is warm and clear throughout most of the year. Tucson’s altitude and relatively low humidity make even the summer’s high daytime temperatures feel tolerable. Temperatures drop considerably after sunset, creating comfortable evenings.

NORMAL CLIMATE

	FAHRENHEIT		CELSIUS		HUMIDITY	RAINFALL
	MAX.	MIN.	MAX.	MIN.	AT MAX. TEMP.	IN INCHES
JANUARY	66	38	19	3	62	.89
FEBRUARY	69	40	21	4	58	.84
MARCH	74	44	23	7	53	.76
APRIL	82	50	28	10	41	.39
MAY	91	58	33	14	35	.18
JUNE	100	67	38	19	33	.27
JULY	100	74	38	23	58	2.02
AUGUST	98	72	37	22	64	2.16
SEPTEMBER	95	67	35	19	57	1.16
OCTOBER	86	55	30	13	53	.75
NOVEMBER	74	44	23	7	56	.77
DECEMBER	66	38	19	3	63	.97
YEARLY	83	54	28	12	53	11.15

Compiled from Western Regional Climate Centre, 2005.

Reprinted with permission from the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.visittucson.org.

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