Yuma hits 100º for the first time the year


On Friday (April 30th), Yuma recorded a high of 101º, making it the first time to reach or exceed the century mark this year. For reference, the 1981-2010 average first day is April 22nd, so over a week past the average.

The earliest first 100º+ day occurred on March 12th in 1916. On the flip side, the latest ever first 100º+ day was June 13th, set in 1971.

On average, Yuma recorded 110 days each year with a high of 100º+.