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South Tucson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
4,601
Population
4,467/sq mi density
$33,734
Median Income
$19,753 per capita
$152,300
Home Value
$212,452 Zillow
$968
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,436
Violent Crime/100K
17,960 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$33,734 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,436 violent crimes/100K (541% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
South Tucson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,427 ft (740 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1955°N, 110.9692°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
South Tucson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 53°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and May the driest (0.2").