The Yumas were a combination of Indian tribes of the lower Colorado Region, which consisted of the Quechans, Cocopahs,and the Mohaves. The climate guide for Yuma, Arizona shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Components of weather, mainly temperature and moisture, can either promote insect p opulation growth or cause populations to decline. Average Low 2010–Present Hi/Low, RealFeel®, precip, radar, & everything you need to be ready for the day, commute, and weekend! Home  | About | Contact Us | Feedback | Privacy | Site Outline | Advertising on DesertUSA |, Copyright © 1996-2020 DesertUSA.com and Digital West Media, Inc. Its primary attractions are ruins of Indian villages built between 350 and 1300 AD at the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves. Yuma received its present name by the Territorial Legislature in 1873. Yuma is also the driest city in the country. Today, the dry desert climate is the main attraction. Maximums and minimums are only part of the temperature picture. Yuma has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) with severely hot summers and warm winters. 68 F Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma Station | Report. ), The Desert Environment Known as the Sunniest City on Earth, Yuma offers temperate winter weather, perfect for snowbirds to escape the snow and freezing temperatures from back East. After the construction of Fort Yuma on the western bank of the Colorado River, in 1850, a town soon sprang up across the river which was the home of families whose occupations were tied to the army post. Sign up below or read more about the DesertUSA newsletter here. A century later, Father Francisco Garces used the Yuma Crossing in his quest for a land route to California, leading Juan Bautista de Anza and his pioneering expedition across in 1774, on their way to the first successful land route to the California coast. The County and City were named for the original inhabitants, the Yumas. Thank you for reporting this station. Weather and Insects . January Temperature Yuma, Marine Corps Air Station (9.9 miles) 2021 December January. Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell Held behind the Bureau of Reclamation's Glen Canyon Dam, waters of the Colorado River and tributaries are backed up almost 186 miles, forming Lake Powell. Heat Index: 53°. Find Out More. During the year, there is virtually no rainfall in Yuma. We all know that summer in the desert brings high temperatures, but what many of us forget is that our heat can be deadly. The North American Deserts We offer indoor and outdoor, affordable rental space to accommodate a wide variety of events. Known as the Sunniest City on Earth, Yuma shines the brightest at 91 percent of daylight hours per year (a mean of 4,055 hours per year of 4,456 possible). John C. Palumbo, Yuma Agricultural Center, Yuma AZ . The wide-open spaces in and around Yuma lend themselves perfectly to outdoor adventures in the desert or on the Colorado River. Yuma has a classic low desert climate with extremely low relative humidity and very high summer temperatures. Yuma is Arizona's warmest winter city and the sunniest year round place in the US, with an annual average of 4,133 hours of sunshine. Get the forecast for today, tonight & tomorrow's weather for Yuma, AZ. Average Weather in Yuma Arizona, United States. UV Level. Annual Average 2010–Present 4.7in; Monthly Average 2010–Present 0.5in; Daily Average 2010–Present 0.02in High near 75F. Find out how often it rains, snows, and the gets cold or hot in Yuma. There are hotels and motels in Yuma, with something for every taste and price range. Even with all the sunshine, Yuma is not actually the hottest city. In Yuma, the summers are sweltering and arid, the winters are cool and dry, and it is mostly clear year round. All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Yuma. In January of 2007, Yuma witnessed a record low of 13°F. page to (It's Free. Fifty years later, it was rediscovered by Kit Carson and finally became a permanent colony in the 1850s, when Yuma became the major river crossing for the California gold seekers. Climate (2010–Present) Yuma, Marine Corps Air Station (9.9 miles) Take a look at our website widgetsAvailable free! Take a look at our Animals index An abundance of recreational facilities include golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, and rock hounding to mention a few. Regardless of the temperature or season, featuring the Sunset Terrace overlooking the City of Yuma Desert Hills Golf Course and 43,000 indoor square feet, the Yuma Civic Center is the perfect gathering place. Lots of it! 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