The winter weather is mild and sunny, and a great time to be outside. The average daily winter temperature in Tucson is around 70°F (21°C), slowly rising in the spring. Nights are a lot colder with an average of around 30°F (-1°C), and even frost is possible. What is the coldest month in Tucson? JanuaryTucson’s […]

Casual is the norm, so no need for formal attire. Winter in Tucson can be chilly, even dipping into the 30s. Pack jeans or long pants, lightweight long-sleeve blouses, coats, gloves, scarves, a jacket and a hat. Because daytime temperatures can get warm, also pack shorts and T-shirts just to be ready. What should I […]

It’s a dry heat, butIt is true that high humidity makes it feel hotter outside. That’s because your sweat doesn’t evaporate as quickly when it’s humid. Is Tucson humid or dry? In Tucson, the summers are sweltering, the winters are cool and dry, and it is mostly clear year round. Over the course of the […]

With supply and demand continuing to favor sellers prices continue to rise in the Tucson real estate market.The year-to-date median sales price for a single-family home is $322,200, up 23.9% from last year. From Jan to Aug, a total of 9,896 single-family homes have been sold, which is an increase of 6.5% from 2020. Is […]

5.20%. Tucson Demographics White: 72.05% Other race: 10.17% Two or more races: 5.44% Black or African American: 5.20% What is the ethnic breakdown of Tucson AZ? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), White (Hispanic) (30.3%), Other (Hispanic) (9.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.77%). What […]

The cost of living is 13.2% more expensive to live in Phoenix than in Tucson according to BestPlaces.net. Is Tucson more affordable than Phoenix? In general, Tucson tends to be more affordable than Phoenix. When you compare the Tucson vs. Phoenix cost of living, you’ll see you need $3,770 in Tucson for the same standard […]

Not only did July break records for being the wettest month ever recorded, but it also helped produce the best start to a monsoon on record. From June 15th to July 31st, a total of 8.23” of rain fell at Tucson International Airport. That total produced the wettest start to a monsoon to ever be […]

The population is about 83% Mexican-American and 10% Native American, as residents self-identify in the census. What is the ethnic makeup of Tucson? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), White (Hispanic) (30.3%), Other (Hispanic) (9.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.77%). What percent of Arizona […]

These are some of the main causes of air pollution occurring within Tucson, with other ones such as occasional forest fires, construction sites and road repairs all being contributing factors to smoke, haze and fine particulate matter (PM2. 5 and PM10). Is Tucson air quality bad? The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals.The […]

The Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona during winter. What are the 4 deserts in Arizona? Did you know that Arizona is the only state that contains part of the four North American deserts? The Great Basin, the Chihuahuan, the Mojave and the Sonoran deserts each touch part of the state, making up […]

People have been living in the Tucson area for more than 4,000 years, making this one of the oldest continually occupied places in the United States. What is the oldest neighborhood in Tucson? El PresidioEl Presidio is Tucson’s Oldest Neighborhood. Does Tucson have an old town? Historic downtown Tucson has much to offer, including two […]

In the summer months, both cities will experience many days when the temperature is over 100 degrees, (sometimes well over 100 and for long periods). But Tucson is at an elevation of almost 2,400 feet, while Phoenix is a little over 1,000 feet so it’s usually a few degrees hotter than Tucson. Is Tucson warmer […]

The largest Tucson racial/ethnic groups are White (43.6%) followed by Hispanic (42.1%) and Black (5.1%). What is the ethnic breakdown of Tucson AZ? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), White (Hispanic) (30.3%), Other (Hispanic) (9.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.77%). What race dominates Arizona? […]

With 350+ days of sunshine a year, Tucson is one of the sunniest cities in the United States! What is the coldest month in Tucson? The hottest month of the year in Tucson is July, with an average high of 100°F and low of 77°F. The cool season lasts for 3.2 months, from November 22 […]

Nicknames and demonyms. Let’s get this out of the way immediately. The correct demonym for a local is a Tucsonan. Some people are inclined to say Tucsonian, but they’d be wrong.The Old Pueblo is Tucson’s unique nickname and you’ll see it used everywhere. Is Tucson a hipster? The list, from Movehub.com, ranked the cities based […]