Climate Comfort Score
62/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 76°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yuma Mcas, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 76°F
- Avg annual temp
- 62/100
- Comfort score
- 3.3"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yuma Mcas
Yuma Mcas, Arizona averages 76°F a year and scores 62/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 76°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 62/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 3.3"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
76°F (24°C)
Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
3.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
76°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
3.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yuma Mcas) 62.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Yuma Mcas area.
How Yuma Mcas compares to every U.S. city
Yuma Mcas's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
62 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yuma Mcas
MethodologyYuma Mcas's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| May | 94°F (35°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| June | 103°F (40°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| July | 107°F (42°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 106°F (41°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 101°F (39°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
2.6 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
1.9 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.2 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.4 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
1.5 days with precipitation
October 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
November 0.2"
1.0 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
679
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,705
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Yuma Mcas's climate means for you
Yuma Mcas runs 76°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 679 heating and 4,705 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 Mcas, AZ
Based on station USW00003145 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Yuma Mcas, Arizona averages 76°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 88°F to a mean daily low of 64°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Yuma Mcas receives roughly 3.3 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 679 heating degree days and 4,705 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 Mcas scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yuma Mcas, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yuma Mcas, Arizona is 76°F. The warmest month averages 107°F (42°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (8°C).
How much rain does Yuma Mcas get? ▼
Yuma Mcas receives 3.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yuma Mcas? ▼
Yuma Mcas has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yuma Mcas? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Yuma Mcas.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yuma Mcas? ▼
Yuma Mcas has 679 heating degree days and 4,705 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 Mcas climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003145 near Yuma Mcas.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003145. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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