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Tucson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
543,348
Population
2,243/sq mi density
$54,546
Median Income
$31,152 per capita
$242,200
Home Value
$321,688 Zillow
$1,079
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
353 sunny days/yr
688
Violent Crime/100K
3,272 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,546 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,079/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
688 violent crimes/100K (81% 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 72°F (22°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
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 | 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in |
Tucson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 49°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (0.2").