Weather & Climate in Yuma, CO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,124 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 22.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)

Tornado History

683 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	17 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	62 km	6.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	46 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1993	EF3	70 km	12.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	65 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	81 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	89 km	9.8 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	83 km	1.6 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	63 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	43 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	55 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	52 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	79 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	41 km	7.9 mi	0
Jun 5, 2015	EF2	68 km	1.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	69 km
2012	LAST CHANCE	17,958	86 km
2002	UNNAMED	8,688	60 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	67 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	91 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	66 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	57 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	42 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	86 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	15 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	48 km
2020	SHAMROCK	1,582	96 km
2007	WANO	1,556	90 km
2006	I 76	1,033	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Yuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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