Tucson is starting Monday under partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 68 degrees, but the clouds will give way to a mostly sunny afternoon. The high should reach 76 to 82 degrees, with southwest winds building through the day and gusts potentially reaching 28 mph.
Afternoon Sun Comes With A Windy Edge
The warmest part of the day arrives alongside the breeze, with sustained southwest winds between 15 and 25 mph expected Monday afternoon. The mix of sun and wind should make for decent outdoor weather, though loose patio items and lightweight decorations may have a less peaceful afternoon than planned.
Showers Could Move In Overnight
A 30% chance of rain showers begins after midnight Monday, when temperatures are expected to fall to around 63 degrees. Showers are possible Tuesday, and the day should turn mostly sunny with a high near 74 to 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast discussion describes the rainfall as scattered and mainly light, with most locations likely receiving less than a tenth of an inch. Tucson's forecast does not currently point to a major rain event.
Cooler Midweek, Then Wind Returns
Temperatures dip after the front passes, with a low near 57 Tuesday night and a sunny Wednesday topping out around 77 degrees. Thursday rebounds to about 84 under clear skies before a much windier stretch develops late in the week.
Friday is forecast to be sunny with east-southeast winds between 25 and 29 mph, followed by another windy day Saturday.
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Tucson area. For now, the week looks like a familiar desert-weather split: a little rain in the middle, cooler mornings afterward and plenty of wind waiting at the weekend's doorstep.
