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Weather on May 15

Yuma, AZ

55 Years of Data

Avg High
96°F
Avg Low
64°F
Warmest
1997
89°F avg
Coldest
2015
62°F avg

About This Date

May 15th in Yuma, AZ typically brings hot spring weather, with average highs around 96°F and lows near 64°F — a 32°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 15th was in 1997 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (62°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of May 15th dates historically, with the wettest May 15th recording 0.79" of rain. The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 15th in Yuma, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026100°69°85°
202584°57°71°
2024100°65°82°
202398°69°84°
2022108°
2021103°65°84°
202093°67°80°
2019100°67°83°
201894°58°76°
201778°61°69°
201692°68°80°
2015coldest69°55°62°0.79"
2014100°59°80°
2013106°64°85°
2012111°61°86°
201185°63°74°
201095°56°75°
2009103°59°81°
2008100°71°86°
2007100°59°80°
2006105°63°84°
2005105°67°86°
2004102°62°82°
200395°60°78°
2002100°60°80°
2001104°66°85°
2000100°64°82°
199993°58°75°
199881°54°67°
1997warmest103°76°89°
1996101°
199584°68°76°
199495°67°81°
199399°69°84°
199299°68°83°
199194°61°77°
199090°62°76°
198982°60°71°
1988105°72°88°
198794°75°84°
198690°68°79°
198599°67°83°
198492°67°79°
198395°61°78°
198293°65°79°
198185°63°74°
198087°59°73°
197997°68°82°
197898°68°83°
197784°55°70°
1976102°69°86°
197596°68°82°
197491°64°78°
197392°62°77°
1972102°64°83°
197196°69°83°
56 years of data from YUMA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT

Yuma, AZ Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Yuma, AZ Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall per month, in inches.

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Yuma, AZ Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Yuma, AZ

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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