Yuma, Arizona
Yuma is a city of 100,139 people in Yuma County, Arizona, founded in 1888.
Why visit Yuma
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 165 places to eat, 71 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sunset Cinema, Harkins Theatres Yuma Palms 14, Sanguinetti House Museum and Yuma Territory Live Steamers.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 107°F; December lows average 47°F.
Weather in Yuma
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Yuma
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The city's population was 95,548 at the 2020 census, up from the 2010 census population of 93,064.
From the Wikipedia article Yuma, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Regency Main Street Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 15.7 mi
111 South Main Street, Yuma
Museums and landmarks9
Southern Pacific Engine 2521
Monument and historic site · 15.9 mi
Engine gift to Yuma
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
Desert Sun Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 12.3 mi
1280 Desert Sun Drive, Yuma
Yuma Golf Desert Hills Par 3 (Arroyo Dunes)
Golf course · 12.5 mi
18 hole Par 54
1301 West 32nd Street, Yuma
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes165
Cafecito
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 15.7 mi
176 South Main Street, Yuma
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Lutes Casino
Restaurant · American, Burger, Hot Dog, Sandwich · 15.6 mi
221 South Main Street, Yuma
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 14.1 mi
1569 South 4th Avenue, Yuma
Mo-Th 04:00-22:30; Fr 04:00-23:00; Sa-Su 04:30-23:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 12.6 mi
3002 South 4th Avenue, Yuma
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · 13.5 mi
2851 South Avenue B, Yuma
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
Pour Behavior
Bar and pub · 12.7 mi
2175 South Harley Drive, Yuma
Mo-We 15:00-22:00; Th 15:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
River City Grill
Restaurant · Mexican, Caribbean, Indian, Mediterranean, American, Latin American · 15.7 mi
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Afterburner Mexican Grille
Restaurant · Mexican · 11.0 mi
2356 O'Neill Street, Yuma
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa-Su closed
153 more on the map.
History
The area's first inhabitants were Native American cultures and historic tribes. Their descendants now occupy the Cocopah and Quechan reservations.
In 1540, Spanish colonial expeditions under Hernando de Alarcón and Melchior Díaz visited the area and immediately recognized the natural crossing of the Colorado River as an ideal spot for a city. The Colorado River narrows to slightly under 1,000 feet (300 m) wide in one area. Military expeditions that crossed the Colorado River at the Yuma Crossing include Juan Bautista de Anza (1774), the Mormon Battalion (1848) and the California Column (1862).
During and after the California Gold Rush to the late 1870s, the Yuma Crossing was known for its ferry crossings for the Southern Emigrant Trail. This was considered the gateway to California and the "Great Southwest", as it was one of the few natural spots where travelers could cross the otherwise very wide Colorado River.
From the History section of Yuma, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay71
Best Western InnSuites Yuma Mall Hotel & Suites
Motel and hotel · 13.9 mi
1450 South Castle Dome Avenue, Yuma
Churches and places of worship19
Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 14.0 mi
1900 South Avenue A, Yuma
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging39
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare11
Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center;Yuma Regional Medical Center
Hospital · 13.4 mi
2400 South Avenue A, Yuma
Comprehensive Integrated Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 13.4 mi
2145 West 28th Street, Yuma
Map of Yuma
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 48°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 55°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 94°F | 67°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103°F | 75°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 107°F | 83°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 106°F | 83°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 101°F | 78°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 90°F | 66°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 47°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yuma Mcas (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yuma County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yuma International Airport (YUM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rancho Mesa Verde 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- San Luis 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Somerton 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Fortuna Foothills 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Wall Lane 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Gadsden 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Avenue B and C 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Donovan Estates 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Wellton 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Holtville 54 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gowan Company Building Yuma Arizona, en:User:Nelro, Public domain
- ISS013-E-25889 - View of Mexico, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-17017 - View of Mexico, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-13489 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-50731 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-50730 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-13488 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-58199 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-17015 - View of Mexico, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-17016 - View of Mexico, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-56066 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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