Yuma, AZ weather in May
In May, Yuma sees highs around 94°F and lows around 67°F: hot and dry. Rain falls on about 1 day. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.06 in total
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 99°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:51 am / 7:19 pm | 5:31 am / 7:40 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.2 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 May day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm93°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Imperial Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 89% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 9%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 0.06 in; a dry May brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.05 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202001: average high 101°F
- Coolest May1998: average high 88°F
- Wettest May1994: 0.5 in
- Driest May1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading115°F (May 19, 2008)
- Lowest reading50°F (May 7, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 94°F | 103°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 67°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.8 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +8°F from April and +9°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: El Cajon, CA136 mi · high 76°F · 3 wet days
How Yuma ranks in May
- Normal high8th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days2nd driest of 378
What to pack for Yuma in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
- Layers – afternoons near 94°F but nights near 67°F
Heating and cooling
May has 1 heating degree days and 484 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Yuma in May?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 115°F (May 19, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Yuma in May?
About 1 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.06 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (0.5 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is May a good time to visit Yuma?
May ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yuma (44 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 24 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).