Tucson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
543,348
Population
2,243/sq mi density
$54,546
Median Income
$31,152 per capita
$242,200
Home Value
$321,918 Zillow
$1,079
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
646
Violent Crime/100K
3,460 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,546 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,079/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
646 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,694 ft (821 m) |
| Area | 227.0 sq mi (588.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1530°N, 110.8708°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
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) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Tucson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.2").