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
70°
- Humidity: 39%
- Feels Like: 70°
- Heat Index: 70°
- Wind: 10 mph
- Wind Chill: 70°
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 06:12:04 AM
- Sunset: 06:44 PM
- Dew Point: 44°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Rain early. A mix of sun and clouds by afternoon. High 79F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tonight
A clear sky. Low near 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunshine and some clouds. High near 85F. S winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
11 AM
72°
9 mph
13%
11 AM
72°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 13% Chance
Humidity: 37%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 44°
12 PM
74°
9 mph
0%
12 PM
74°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 34%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 44°
1 PM
76°
9 mph
0%
1 PM
76°
Wind: W @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 30%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 42°
2 PM
77°
10 mph
0%
2 PM
77°
Wind: W @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 41°
3 PM
79°
11 mph
0%
3 PM
79°
Wind: W @ 11 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 24%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 79°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 39°
4 PM
79°
12 mph
0%
4 PM
79°
Wind: W @ 12 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 23%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 79°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 39°
5 PM
79°
12 mph
0%
5 PM
79°
Wind: W @ 12 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 22%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 79°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 38°
6 PM
78°
12 mph
0%
6 PM
78°
Wind: W @ 12 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 23%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 37°
7 PM
75°
9 mph
0%
7 PM
75°
Wind: WNW @ 9 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 25%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 37°
8 PM
73°
7 mph
0%
8 PM
73°
Wind: W @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 37°
9 PM
71°
6 mph
0%
9 PM
71°
Wind: W @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 30%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 38°
10 PM
68°
6 mph
0%
10 PM
68°
Wind: WSW @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 37°
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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.