City of Tucson Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

City of Tucson Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

Published on April 29, 2026

From Monday, June 1, to Wednesday, Sept. 30, the City of Tucson will operate cooling centers across the community to provide temporary designated areas for the public to utilize and escape the heat during peak hours. The cooling centers will again operate on a seven-day-a-week schedule and will be extended an additional month this year to incorporate September. All cooling centers in the City of Tucson are located along Sun Tran bus routes, ensuring they remain accessible to keep vulnerable Tucsonans safe from extreme heat.

The six City-operated cooling centers will be open daily from noon-4 p.m., including holidays observed on Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth), Friday, July 3 (Independence Day observed), Saturday, July 4, and Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day).

"Extreme heat is one of the most serious public health risks our community faces, and this is just one of the ways that the City of Tucson actively protects residents during rising temperatures," said City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "I am pleased that we will once again have the centers open seven days and week and that we are expanding the service into the month of September. Our cooling centers are a critical resource to help keep residents safe, especially older adults, children, and people experiencing homelessness. I encourage anyone who needs a place to cool down to take advantage of these locations and to check on neighbors, friends, and family members during periods of high heat."

In May, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Pima County Health Department, and Arizona Department of Health Services will recognize Heat Week, from May 4-8, to raise awareness of the dangers of extreme heat and strengthen and coordinate collaboration.