Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

2025-08-31 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Event narrative

High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 4 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 contributing factor in the cause of death for two individuals, one in Tucson and one in Green Valley.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 2 to 4 degrees above normal with Moderate 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 one person and two were heat contributed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291541. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.