Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

2025-08-12 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Event narrative

High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 6 degrees above normal, causing Moderate HeatRisk. The Tucson International Airport ASOS reached a high temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for two individuals in Tucson.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were near 2 to 6 degrees above normal with Moderate HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 14 individuals. Heat was the primary factor for one person and thirteen were heat contributed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.