Monday, October 19, 2026 · United States
Skin weather in Tucson UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Tucson does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 1:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature16 to 29 °C
Low and high-
UV index
6.1
high
Peak UV index today: 6.1 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
71%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 71%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
36EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 36 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 6.1 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 32 °C
- UV 6.2 · high
- 61% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Tucson through the year
When the air in Tucson is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Tucson is driest in February: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 22%.
- From December to February, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to October, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 392 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 269 h | 37° | 45% | 23% | 18.1 °C |
| Feb | 268 h | 44° | 38% | 22% | 19.7 °C |
| Mar | 329 h | 55° | 35% | – | 23.8 °C |
| Apr | 357 h | 67° | 21% | – | 28.2 °C |
| May | 392 h | 77° | 18% | – | 32.7 °C |
| Jun | 385 h | 81° | 22% | – | 37.9 °C |
| Jul | 376 h | 79° | 39% | – | 37.1 °C |
| Aug | 365 h | 72° | 44% | – | 36.2 °C |
| Sep | 330 h | 60° | 37% | – | 34.4 °C |
| Oct | 316 h | 48° | 33% | – | 29.3 °C |
| Nov | 277 h | 39° | 38% | – | 23.3 °C |
| Dec | 259 h | 34° | 46% | 27% | 17.8 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Tucson today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Tucson reaches up to 6.1 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Tucson today?
Average humidity today: 71%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Tucson?
Indoor air in Tucson is driest in February: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 22%. From December to February, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Tucson?
From March to October, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. May brings the most sunshine, with around 392 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.