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Tucson’s 2026 monsoon season ended slightly above average with 5.73 inches of rainfall, boosted by moisture from Pacific cyclone Polo, surpassing the 30-year average of 5.69 inches. This marks a significant increase over last year’s 2.82 inches, reflecting a wetter season overall.
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Tucson’s 2026 monsoon season ended slightly above average with 5.73 inches of rainfall, boosted by moisture from Pacific cyclone Polo, surpassing the 30-year average of 5.69 inches. This marks a significant increase over last year’s 2.82 inches, reflecting a wetter season overall.
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