Cold/Wind Chill — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

2026-01-18 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Event narrative

Cold morning temperatures were 2 to 4 degrees below normal across Southeastern Arizona. Tucson International Airport ASOS reached a low temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that environmental cold exposure was the primary factor in the cause of death for two individuals, one in Tucson and one in Sahuarita.

Wider weather episode

Cold morning temperatures near normal across Southeastern Arizona. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that cold and hypothermia was the primary factor in the cause of death for two individuals, one in Tucson and one in Sahuarita.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1310533. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.