Excessive Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2022-06-23 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Very hot high temperatures nearly 10 degrees above normal occurred on June 23 with low temperatures in the lower 80s, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Ajo topped out at 110 degrees and Organ Pipe National Monument reached 108. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert on the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal were experienced in the western two thirds of Pima County on June 22 and 23. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for three individuals found in the desert, one in western Pima County and two on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1040272. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.