Tucson area weather is known for its hot, dry summers, and its mild, dry winters. The average low for the year is 53.6 degrees F and the average high for the year is 83.4 degrees F. It can get 20 degrees cooler in the winter and 20 degrees F hotter in the summer. The average rainfall is 11.24 inches a year, with the majority of the rain falling during the summer monsoons, July - August and the winter rains in December - January. Due to Tucson's elevation we may get some snowfall during January and February. For more information about weather conditions and a historical look a climate statistics, visit The Weather Channel.