Yuma, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Yuma County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,427
Population
1,048/sq mi density
$52,102
Median Income
$23,224 per capita
$180,000
Home Value
$266,554 Zillow
$943
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
35
Violent Crime/100K
496 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$52,102 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Yuma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,048/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1225°N, 102.7156°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yuma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Yuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").