Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

2025-07-25 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Event narrative

High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 3 degrees above normal, causing Moderate HeatRisk. The Tucson International Airport reached a high temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for an individual in Tucson and was heat contributed.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 3 to 6 degrees above normal, causing Low to Moderate HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 4 individuals. 2 deaths were due to heat contribution in Tucson, while 3 were heat caused in Sells and Benson.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285767. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.