Tucson, AZ
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 74°F. Risk of rain later today (58%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 74°F. Rain forecast later today (58%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Golf
Use Caution for golf. High near 74°F. Rain forecast later today (58%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
About Tucson
Tucson is a southern Arizona planning page for desert trails, bike paths, golf, foothill parks, outdoor events, patios, and quick access to saguaro country and surrounding sky islands.
Make the Most of a Tucson Day
Plan around heat, sun, and storm timing, then choose between city paths, foothill hikes, golf, or shaded town stops. Tucson’s nearby elevation changes also make it possible to adjust plans without driving far.
Weather Tips for Tucson
- Extreme heat, strong sun, limited shade, monsoon lightning, dust, flash flooding in washes, and wildfire smoke can all affect Tucson outdoor plans.
- In warm seasons, start early, shorten exposed routes, and carry more water than a casual city forecast might suggest.
- For biking, watch heat, wind, trail exposure, and whether recent rain has left rock, clay, or desert paths slick.
- 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 Tucson, including central Tucson, Catalina Foothills, Gates Pass, The Loop path, Oro Valley and Marana approaches, and close-in desert recreation areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Saguaro National Park approaches
- Sabino Canyon routes
- Catalina Foothills
- Gates Pass
- The Loop path
- Oro Valley
- Marana
- Downtown Tucson
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Tucson 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.