Excessive Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2022-07-22 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Very hot high temperatures around 10 degrees above normal occurred across the lower elevations of southeast Arizona on July 22, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The hottest temperature was 112 at Ajo. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Sells, Picacho, and Safford Airport (record) all topped out at 108 degrees. Tucson International Airport reached 107.

Wider weather episode

Very hot temperatures around 10 degrees above normal were experienced across the lower elevations of southeast Arizona on July 22. The hottest readings ranged from 107 to 112 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1050407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.