High temps in Tucson vs Phoenix (averages, summers, difference)

[Bummer]

Sorry to disagree, Miamiman, but . . .

In the 12 plus years since relocating to Tucson, I have frequently witnessed 115 to 118 degrees in Phoenix while the temperature here is 100 plus or minus 3 or 4 degrees. I agree, even without a monsoon storm, the evening / night temperatures tend to drop much more here due to the higher altitude as well as far fewer people, fewer vehicles and much less concrete and asphalt.

On the flip side, those same conditions result in lower temperatures during the Winter months, especially at night.

[dersu]

"There is an average difference of 4 degrees difference between Phoenix and Tucson. The only time Phoenix and Tucson are 10 or 15 degrees different in temperature are during some summer nights. What will usually happen is that Tucson will get a monsoon storm that will cool things off drastically, while Phoenix will get nothing. On those nights Phoenix might only fall to 90 or 91 at night, while Tucson will fall back to 75 or 76 degrees.

As for the OP's question, Phoenix and Tucson's high temperatures generally differ by 3-7 degrees in the summer. If Tucson gets hit by a monsoon storm, only then will Tucson be much cooler."


Yep, there ya go. Tucson is farther south but about 1,000 feet higher elevation than Phoenix so it's a trifle less - ha ha - cooler in the summer.

[sickofIL]

You could all just look at the weather history to find the answer. It is all available online at weatherunderground.com. Tucson is cooler. By how much depends on the day and the time and the location of the reading.

[dersu]

I meant to say, a trifle - ha ha - cooler in the summer.

[mysticaltyger]

Originally Posted by miamiman

Phoenix Average High/Low:

January: 66/41
Febraury: 70/44
March: 75/49
April: 84/55
May: 93/64
June: 103/72
July: 105/80
August: 103/79
September: 99/72
October: 88/61
November: 75/48
December: 66/42

Average High/Low: 86/59

Tucson Average High/Low

January: 64/39
February: 68/41
March: 73/44
April: 81/51
May: 90/58
June: 100/68
July: 99/74
August: 97/72
September: 94/67
October: 84/57
November: 73/45
December: 65/39

Average High/Low: 82/55

There is an average difference of 4 degrees difference between Phoenix and Tucson. The only time Phoenix and Tucson are 10 or 15 degrees different in temperature are during some summer nights. What will usually happen is that Tucson will get a monsoon storm that will cool things off drastically, while Phoenix will get nothing. On those nights Phoenix might only fall to 90 or 91 at night, while Tucson will fall back to 75 or 76 degrees.

As for the OP's question, Phoenix and Tucson's high temperatures generally differ by 3-7 degrees in the summer. If Tucson gets hit by a monsoon storm, only then will Tucson be much cooler.

Great post. The only thing I'd add is that Phoenix suffers more from the urban heat island effect than Tucson, and that is a big reason why it is so much hotter there on summer nights than in Tucson. They really need to do something about reducing the concrete and planting more trees up there (low water use trees, of course).

[observer53]

Originally Posted by mysticaltyger

Great post. The only thing I'd add is that Phoenix suffers more from the urban heat island effect than Tucson, and that is a big reason why it is so much hotter there on summer nights than in Tucson. They really need to do something about reducing the concrete and planting more trees up there (low water use trees, of course).

Agree about the heat island, but there's no way, now, to 'reduce" the concrete in any really effective way. What's there now is there, and while they can try to reduce the trees vs concrete ratio with future development, it's not likely to make a lot of difference.

[coldfront]

LordBalfor,
Excellent explanation of the elevation/temperature situation.
Can you tell me where any Veterans Administration Medical facilities are located in respect to the Pearce/Sunsites area.
Thanx a million!

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by coldfront

LordBalfor,
Excellent explanation of the elevation/temperature situation.
Can you tell me where any Veterans Administration Medical facilities are located in respect to the Pearce/Sunsites area.
Thanx a million!

You're welcome. Glad I could be of help.

Pearce/Sunsites is a very nice little community with a great climate but VERY rural. I wouldn't think you'd find any VA facilities close than say Sierra Vista or Tucson.

Here's a site that SHOULD provide good info though:

Veterans Health Administration - Locations

When I tried it the site was down for maintenance - otherwise I'd have looked it up and given you a more complete answer. In any event, try it tomorrow (Monday) and see if it provides the info you need.

Ken

[TucsonBound?]

I think once you get into the 100s a few degree difference dont matter

[njkate]

Good grief how do you make it through the summers with those temps....