Mount Lemmon rainfall beats normal for September

September 29, 2026

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Mount Lemmon Willow Canyon station 14 km north of the Tucson basin recorded 2.5 inches of precipitation month-to-date in September 2026, substantially above the 1.32 inch monthly normal for the month.¹ This moisture mirrors the streamflow recovery in regional creeks and the easing of drought stress across Pima County.¹

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