Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains

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Council Rocks, Dragoon Mountains, Arizona
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Today’s Forecast:

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95°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KFHU
Observed at: 4:55 pm
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 30%
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 12:13PM MST until July 25 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ (Expires: July 25, 2026 10:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 105 expected with Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Instructions: Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

This Afternoon:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday:Sunny, with a high near 97. North northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  5 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 92°F. Low rain risk (15%). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (92°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  5 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 92°F. Low rain risk (15%). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (92°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  19 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 92°F. Low rain risk (15%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

About Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains

Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains is a southeastern sky-island planning page for canyon trails, mountain roads, bike routes, riparian walks, campgrounds, and San Pedro Valley outdoor time.

Make the Most of a Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains Day

Use this page to choose between mountain trails, valley paths, campground time, or town-based plans. Elevation, storms, and road conditions can make nearby options feel very different on the same day.

Weather Tips for Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains

  • Monsoon lightning, flash flooding in canyons, cold mountain mornings, summer heat in the valley, wildfire restrictions, smoke, and gusty wind can all affect plans.
  • Elevation can change temperature, wind, storms, and road conditions quickly, even within a short drive.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Never treat dry washes or canyon bottoms as safe during nearby storms because runoff can arrive from miles away.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains, including Sierra Vista, Ramsey and Carr canyon areas, Huachuca Mountain access, Hereford, and San Pedro River valley recreation. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Ramsey Canyon
  • Carr Canyon
  • Miller Canyon
  • Hereford
  • San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
  • Coronado National Memorial approaches

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains rather than forcing one itinerary. Match heat, sun exposure, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, fire restrictions, elevation, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Sierra Vista & Huachuca Mountains

☀
95°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KFHU
Observed at: 4:55 pm
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 30%
Thu ⛈
94° 74°
20%
Fri ☀
97° 75°
6%
Sat ⛈
99° 73°
44%
Sun ⛈
94° 72°
57%
Mon ⛈
90° 71°
54%
Tue ⛈
91° 71°
22%
Wed ⛈
93° 72°
23%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

94° Thu 97° Fri 99° Sat 94° Sun 90° Mon 91° Tue 93° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

74° Thu 75° Fri 73° Sat 72° Sun 71° Mon 71° Tue 72° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 12 Thu 12 Fri 4 Sat 4 Sun 4 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 6:43 pm CDT