NOAA GHCND · LIVE
Weather landscape

Wing-Chi Poon / CC BY-SA 2.5

Yuma, AZ Weather on August 12

August 12th in Yuma, AZ typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 107°F and lows near 81°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 1996 (103°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (82°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of August 12th dates historically, with the wettest August 12th recording 0.55" of rain. The last decade has been 1.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
107°F
Avg Low
81°F
Record High
117°F
1996
Record Low
67°F
2013
Yuma, AZ on August 12 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 12

Planning for August 12th in Yuma, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

August 12 Weather Records for Yuma

  • The all-time record high for August 12th in Yuma, AZ is 117°F, set in 1996.
  • The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 67°F in 2013.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 54 of the last 55 years.
  • Last year (1971), August 12th was 9°F cooler than the long-term average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 12 ever in Yuma?

The warmest August 12 in Yuma, AZ reached 117°F in 1996. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 107°F.

What was the coldest August 12 ever in Yuma?

The coldest August 12 in Yuma, AZ dropped to 67°F in 2013. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 81°F.

What is the average temperature on August 12 in Yuma?

On August 12, Yuma averages a high of 107°F and a low of 81°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from YUMA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT.

How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Yuma?

We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Yuma, AZ, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

August 12 Weather History in Yuma

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025112°F88°F0"--
2024106°F84°F0"--
2023106°F81°F0"--
2022109°F84°F0"--
2021101°F79°F0.36"--
2020113°F81°F0"--
2019107°F73°F0"--
2018106°F84°F0"--
2017106°F87°F0"--
2016105°F83°F0"--
2015109°F88°F0"--
2014110°F77°F0"--
2013109°F67°F0"--
2012116°F83°F0"--
2011104°F74°F0"--
2010112°F67°F0"--
2009106°F85°F0"--
2008109°F81°F0"--
2007105°F76°F0"--
2006110°F77°F0"--
2005106°F76°F0"--
2004103°F82°F0"--
2003110°F78°F0"--
2002110°F82°F0"--
2001100°F75°F0"--
2000109°F83°F0"--
1999106°F70°F0"--
1998106°F80°F0.18"--
1997104°F82°F0"--
1996117°F90°F0"--
1995115°F85°F0"--
1994107°F85°F0"--
1993108°F92°F0"--
1992111°F88°F0"--
1991103°F81°F0"--
1990105°F79°F0.01"--
1989104°F82°F0"--
1988108°F76°F0"--
1987105°F80°F0"--
1986106°F82°F0"--
1985105°F78°F0"--
1984108°F83°F0"--
1983105°F81°F0"--
198299°F80°F0.16"--
1981109°F81°F0.26"--
1980107°F82°F0.04"--
197989°F75°F0.55"--
1978105°F83°F0"--
1977107°F87°F0"--
1976110°F78°F0"--
1975106°F83°F0"--
1974106°F72°F0"--
1973110°F84°F0"--
1972102°F81°F0"--
197198°F78°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: YUMA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Yuma, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 108°F / Low: 81°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 69°F / Low: 45°F
Jan
70°/ 46°
💧 0.2"
Feb
74°/ 48°
💧 0.2"
Mar
81°/ 53°
💧 0.2"
Apr
87°/ 58°
💧 0.1"
May
95°/ 65°
💧 0.1"
Jun
105°/ 73°
💧 0.1"
Jul
108°/ 81°
💧 0.3"
Aug
107°/ 81°
💧 0.2"
Sep
102°/ 75°
💧 0.3"
Oct
91°/ 63°
💧 0.2"
Nov
78°/ 52°
💧 0.2"
Dec
69°/ 45°
💧 0.2"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

📬 Free weekly newsletter

This week in weather history.

Five notable weather anniversaries from the week ahead — deadliest tornadoes, record temps, historic storms — every Sunday. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

4,200+ readers · Sunday delivery