Yuma, AZ weather in October
October in Yuma: hot and dry. Highs 90°F, lows 66°F, about 1 wet day.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Daylight
- 11.4 h
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 6:23 pm | 6:55 am / 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.9 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 October day
- 6 am62°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Imperial Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 91% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 7%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 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 October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 0.1 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.07 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202020: average high 96°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 85°F
- Wettest October2004: 1.1 in
- Driest October1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading109°F (October 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading46°F (October 30, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 101°F | 90°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 78°F | 66°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.4 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: El Cajon, CA136 mi · high 81°F · 3 wet days
How Yuma ranks in October
- Normal high4th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days2nd driest of 378
What to pack for Yuma in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
October has 2 heating degree days and 404 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Yuma in October?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 109°F (most recently on October 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Yuma in October?
About 1 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (1.1 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Yuma?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yuma (44 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 19 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).