Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona
2025-08-25 · Western Pima County, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 10 degrees below normal, causing Low HeatRisk. The Ajo CWOP site reached a high temperature of 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was the primary factor in the cause of death for an individual in Ajo.
Wider weather episode
Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 6 to 10 degrees below normal with Low HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 3 individuals. Heat was the primary factor for two people and one was heat contributed.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291537. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.