Yuma, AZ weather in April
Yuma is warm and dry in April: highs average 86°F and nights drop to about 60°F. Expect about 1 wet day.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Daylight
- 13.0 h
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 4% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 6:58 pm | 5:52 am / 7:19 pm |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical April day
- 6 am59°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Imperial Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 87% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 11%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 0.1 in; a dry April brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 92°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 81°F
- Wettest April2005: 0.6 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading106°F (April 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading44°F (April 17, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 86°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 60°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: El Cajon, CA136 mi · high 75°F · 4 wet days
How Yuma ranks in April
- Normal high7th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days2nd driest of 378
What to pack for Yuma in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 60°F
Heating and cooling
April has 11 heating degree days and 254 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Yuma in April?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 106°F (most recently on April 22, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Yuma in April?
About 1 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (0.6 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Yuma?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yuma (54 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Yuma MCAS (USW00003145), 5.2 mi S of the city center, 213 ft (72 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Yuma Quartermaster Depot (USC00029656), 0.2 mi NE of the city center, 160 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Imperial Co Airport (USW00003144), 56 mi W of the city center, -58 ft (199 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).