Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

2025-08-19 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona ranged from 5 degrees below normal to 3 degrees above normal with Low to Moderate HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 4 individuals. Heat was the contributing factor for 3 individuals and 1 was heat caused.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291524. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.