Hail history for Tempe, Arizona
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tempe since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tempe
- Last hail
- Oct 20, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 20, 1992
15 reports on 13 days since 1972 · #11 of 25 Arizona places
Hail map · Tempe
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Tempe
The latest hail report in and around Tempe is from October 20, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on October 20, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tempe logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Arizona town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #11 of 25 Arizona cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tempe accounts for 6% of the 253 reports filed in Maricopa County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Arizona town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 1992.
The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in September (40% of reports); 7% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tempe 0.3
- Maricopa County 6.5
- Median Arizona town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tempe 4
- Maricopa County 61
- Median Arizona town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tempe 0%
- Maricopa County 2%
- Median Arizona town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Maricopa | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tempe | Maricopa | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 1974 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Maricopa | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Mesa | Maricopa | 05:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 ENE Helena | Maricopa | 18:51 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Mesa | Maricopa | 05:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.31 ENE Tempe | Maricopa | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 ENE Helena | Maricopa | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.71 E Tempe | Maricopa | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 ESE Tempe | Maricopa | 10:17 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 2.69 ESE (Phx)sky Harbor Arpt | Maricopa | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.2 WNW West Chandler | Maricopa | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Tempe | Maricopa | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tempe | Maricopa | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Ahwatukee | Maricopa | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Maricopa | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Maricopa | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tempe
- Chandler 14 km · 14
- Mesa 20 km · 30
- Phoenix 25 km · 88
- Scottsdale 34 km · 17
Questions about hail in Tempe
How often does it hail in Tempe, Arizona?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tempe since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 25 Arizona places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tempe?
Most reports come in September, October, November. September alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tempe?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 20, 1992. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tempe?
The most recent report in this data is from October 20, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tempe had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was October 20, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.