Arizona – Bright sun and already warming pavement are setting the stage for a near-90°F afternoon across Tucson, with heat building quickly through midday.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will climb to 89°F today under clear skies, with light winds shifting west at 10 to 15 mph this afternoon . Dry air and strong April sun will make it feel even warmer, especially on roads and sidewalks.
Expect glare and heat shimmer along I-10 and local routes by early afternoon. If you’re heading out, bring water and limit prolonged sun exposure during peak hours. Pets and vehicles heat up fast in these conditions.
The pattern holds steady into Thursday with a high near 86°F and mostly sunny skies. Winds remain light, keeping conditions stable but still warm. No rain is expected, and humidity stays low.
By Friday, Tucson rebounds to around 89°F again, reinforcing this early stretch of summer-like weather. The weekend stays warm but slightly moderated, with highs near 87°F Saturday and dipping closer to 81°F Sunday.
Meteorologists note a larger system impacting the Rockies and Plains later this week, bringing snow and severe storms there. For southern Arizona, that system mainly influences subtle temperature swings rather than storms.
Five Day Outlook for Tucson, Arizona:
Today: Sunny, high 89°F
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 86°F
Friday: Sunny, high 89°F
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 81°F
