The Weather and Geography of Tucson

The Weather of Tucson

Springtime in Tucson starts at the end of February or the beginning of March. During the day the temperature ranges between 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

During the summer, Tucson has low humidity, clear skies and high temperatures over 100 degrees. Overnight the temperature typically falls into the 60s.

The fall in Tucson runs from early November to December and closely resembles the conditions found in the summer. The average daytime high is in the mid-80s with overnight lows reaching the mid-50s.

Winter in Tucson is fairly mild compared to most parts of the United States. Temperatures are typically ten degrees lower than the fall and light snowfall, while extremely rare, is possible.

The Geography of Tucson

Tucson is approximately 200 square miles in size and is almost entirely land. Only 0.22% of those 200 miles are water. The city is location on a dry river bed called the Santa Cruz River. The Santa Cruz River will occasionally flood during seasonal rains.

Elevated at 2,400 feet, the city of Tucson is surrounded by five small mountain ranges. Tucson is positioned along Interstate 10 which gives residents and visitors quick access to Phoenix as well as long term travelers a route to California, Texas and Louisiana.