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Yuma is one of the fastest growing area in the United States and is one of the most popular winter destinations in the Southwest. Money magazine ranked Yuma as one of th top places to live in in the United States. In 2004, Yuma ranked No. 1 in job creation, according to the Milken Institute of Santa Monica, CA. We also ranked No. 3 on Relocate America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2005.
The most obvious reason for Yuma's outstanding growth is because of the climate. The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Yuma as the sunniest place on earth - the sun shines 91 percent of the time! A few months during the summer may become a little too warm, but the rest of the year is wonderful. With a population of 86,070, Yuma is the 10th largest city in Arizona and the population more than doubles with the arrival of winter visitors. | | Weather | | | Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Mean | Avg. Precip. | | Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 57°F | 0.35 in. | | Feb | 74°F | 49°F | 62°F | 0.30 in | | Mar | 79°F | 53°F | 66°F | 0.34 in | | Apr | 86°F | 59°F | 72°F | 0.12 in | | May | 94°F | 66°F | 80°F | 0.05 in | | Jun | 103°F | 74°F | 88°F | 0.01 in | | Jul | 107°F | 81°F | 94°F | 0.23 in | | Aug | 106°F | 80°F | 93°F | 0.53 in | | Sep | 101°F | 76°F | 88°F | 0.52 in | | Oct | 90°F | 64°F | 77°F | 0.25 in | | Nov | 77°F | 52°F | 64°F | 0.20 in | | Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 57°F | 0.50 in | | *www.weather.com | | | | | | Time Zone: | Arizona is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does not observe Daylight Savings Time. | | Area Code: | 928 | | Broadcast Stations: | KECY-TV Channel 9 FOX
KYMA-TV Channel 11 NBC
KSWT-TV Channel 13 CBS
KAZT-TV Channel 19 | | Radio Stations: | KCFY 88.1 FM - Christian
KJOK 1400 AM - Talk & Oldies
KLJZ 93.1 FM - Today's Music
KNLB 91.3 FM - Christian
KTTI 95.1 FM - Country
KYJT 100.9 FM - Classic Rock | | Yuma Elevation: | 137 - 200 feet above sea level | | Indian Tribes: | Cocopah Indian Reservation
Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe | | Liquor Laws: | Spirituous liquor may be served on an on-sale or sold at a off-sale licensed premise between the hours of 6 am and 2 am Mon. thru Sat. and between 10 am and 2 am on Sun. | | Mileage Chart from Yuma to: | Flagstaff - 319 mi.
Grand Canyon - 339 mi.
Kingman - 215 mi.
Lake Havasu City - 155 mi.
Las Vegas, NV - 295 mi.
Laughlin, NV - 225 mi.
Palm Springs, CA - 163 mi.
Phoenix - 187 mi.
Prescott - 214 mi.
San Diego, CA - 171 mi.
San Luis - 24 mi.
Sedona - 288 mi.
Tucson - 237 mi. | | | | | Annual Events | | October | Oktoberfest
Antique Show
Dia de Los Muertos
Red Ribbon Run | | November | Arizona City Day
Children's Festival of the Arts
Welcome Winter Visitor Bash
Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
Holiday Pageant & Friendship Tower Lighting | | December | Battle of the Bands
Farmer's Market Opens Downtown
Nutcracker Ballet
Christmas Tree Lighting
Light Parade | | January | Yuma Lettuce Days
Welton Tractor Rodeo
Gunfighters Reenactment Competition
Southwest Seniors Gold Championship | | February | Yuma Crossing Days
Silver Spur Rodeo & Parade
College Baseball Tournament
Marine Corps Air Station Air Show
Black History Celebration
Spelling Bee
St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl | | March | North End Bike Classic
Midnight at the Oasis Car Show & Festival
Yuma Vigilantes Chili Cook Off | | April | Yuma County Fair
Arizona Motorcycle Prison Run
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival | | May | Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Armed Forces Victory Rally
Family Night Bash
Current Events Challenge |
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