Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yuma, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 4.0"
- Annual precip
- 344d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yuma
Yuma, Arizona averages 73°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 4.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 344 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
4.0"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yuma) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Yuma area.
How Yuma compares to every U.S. city
Yuma's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yuma
MethodologyZooming out from Yuma's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.7 |
| June | 103°F (39°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.5 |
| July | 106°F (41°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 93°F (34°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| August | 105°F (41°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 93°F (34°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 100°F (38°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
2.2 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
2.1 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
1.2 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
May 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
October 0.2"
0.8 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.3 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
344 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,029
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,036
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Yuma's climate means for you
Yuma runs 73°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 344 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,029 heating and 4,036 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Yuma, AZ
In Yuma, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 87°F to a mean daily low of 59°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00053154, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Yuma averages 4.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 344 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 11 and the first fall freeze near December 21. As for energy demand, 1,029 heating degree days and 4,036 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Yuma scores 75/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yuma, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yuma, Arizona is 73°F. The warmest month averages 106°F (41°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Yuma get? ▼
Yuma receives 4.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yuma? ▼
Yuma has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yuma? ▼
Yuma has approximately 344 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 11 and the first fall freeze around December 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yuma? ▼
Yuma has 1,029 heating degree days and 4,036 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Yuma climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053154 near Yuma.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053154. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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