According to the American Lung Association, Tucson has the third cleanest air of all cities nationwide. On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Tucson. The summers are hot, the winters are cool and dry.

Tucson, Arizona gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Tucson is fairly high in elevation, and you will get a light dusting (especially in the foot hills) most winters -- no blizzards or anything, but you might see snow.