Tucson's Wind Climate: 142 Windy Days Per Year on Average

Tucson, Arizona experiences ~142 days per year with winds ≥10 mph—about 39% of days.

This is significantly above the U.S. average. Spring (Mar–May) is windiest due to pressure gradients and frontal passages. Summer monsoon brings gusty outflow winds. Fall/winter are calmer.

Wind impacts: dust storms, fire spread, aviation, solar panel soiling, outdoor comfort. Building codes account for wind loads.