A recent heatwave that smothered Tucson and Southern Arizona this month left behind a trail of new heat records for March.
Tucson, AZ
Right Now
87°
Sunny
- Humidity: 10%
- Feels Like: 87°
- Heat Index: 87°
- Wind: 8 mph
- Wind Chill: 87°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:08:15 AM
- Sunset: 06:46:05 PM
- Dew Point: 24°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A clear sky. Low 64F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A clear sky. Low 64F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High around 90F. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
4 PM
87°
7 mph
1%
4 PM
87°
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 10%
Wind Chill: 87°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 23°
5 PM
87°
9 mph
0%
5 PM
87°
Wind: NE @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 9%
Wind Chill: 87°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 21°
6 PM
86°
9 mph
0%
6 PM
86°
Wind: ENE @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 9%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 86°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 21°
7 PM
83°
8 mph
0%
7 PM
83°
Wind: ENE @ 8 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 10%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 20°
8 PM
80°
7 mph
0%
8 PM
80°
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 11%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 20°
9 PM
78°
6 mph
0%
9 PM
78°
Wind: E @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 12%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 22°
10 PM
75°
7 mph
0%
10 PM
75°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 14%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 22°
11 PM
72°
7 mph
0%
11 PM
72°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 15%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 23°
12 AM
70°
7 mph
0%
12 AM
70°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 17%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 24°
1 AM
68°
9 mph
0%
1 AM
68°
Wind: SE @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 19%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 24°
2 AM
67°
9 mph
0%
2 AM
67°
Wind: ESE @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 20%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
3 AM
66°
10 mph
0%
3 AM
66°
Wind: ESE @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 21%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
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- Gregory Bull and Christopher Weber Associated Press
The Arizona desert community of Martinez Lake hit 110 degrees on Thursday, breaking the record for highest March temperature recorded in the U.S.
- Arizona Daily Star
Tucson's triple digit heat has come earlier than ever this year. It reached 100 degrees here Thursday afternoon.
- Arizona Daily Star
Tucson is likely to reach its first 100-degree day of 2026 on Thursday.
- Arizona Daily Star
A strong ridge of high pressure off the California Coast will bring about a warmer-than-usual weekend to the Tucson region and high temperatures next week that could set new records for March.
- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.
- Tony Davis
Tucson averaged 59.3 degrees from December 2025 through February 2026 — the National Weather Service's definition of winter for record-keeping purposes. That's 5 degrees above the normal wintertime average temperature here, the weather service says.
- Tony Davis Arizona Daily Star
Tucson just experienced its warmest winter on record, with zero frost days and an average temperature of 59.3 degrees—shattering the 2018 record.
- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard.
- Arizona Daily Star
- Arizona Daily Star
- BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier, Washington.
- Arizona Daily Star
Rainy days are expected this week in Tucson, but the weekend is likely to be sunny and warm.