What is Tucson, Arizona's record high temperature?

Tucson's all-time record high is 117°F from June 1990, and the city averages 158 days per year above 90°F.

When does monsoon season start in Tucson, AZ?

Tucson's monsoon season typically arrives around July 3, transforming the city with dramatic afternoon thunderstorms, flash floods, and haboob dust storms.

Can the Santa Cruz River flood in Tucson, AZ?

Yes, the Santa Cruz River, normally a dry sandy wash through downtown, can rise to dangerous heights within minutes of a monsoon cloudburst upstream in the surrounding mountains.

Is Tucson, AZ cooler than Phoenix?

Yes, despite being further south, Tucson's elevation of 2,389 feet makes it slightly cooler than Phoenix to the north.

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