Yuma grows about 90% of America's winter leafy vegetables.
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Yuma at a Glance
Yuma sits where the Colorado River meets the Sonoran Desert, twenty minutes from the Mexican border at San Luis and a few hours from everywhere else, which is exactly how locals like it. It's the sunniest city on earth by the record books, the winter-lettuce capital of America by the acre, and a town where the line between Arizona and Sonora runs through half the family kitchens.
98,000+Residents
~310Sunny days a year
Nov-MarPeak season
Around Town
- Historic Downtown
- Mesa del Sol
- Townsend
- Fortuna Foothills
- Somerton
- San Luis
- Wellton
- Winterhaven
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Worth Knowing
Guinness lists Yuma as the sunniest place on earth.
The Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge was the first vehicle crossing of the lower Colorado River (1915).
Ask a Local
What is Yuma, Arizona known for?
Yuma is the sunniest city on record, listed by Guinness as the sunniest place on earth, and the winter lettuce capital of America, growing roughly 90% of the country's winter leafy greens. It is also known for its Colorado River setting, the historic Yuma Territorial Prison, and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
When is the best time to visit Yuma?
November through March. Yuma winters are mild and sunny, which is why snowbirds arrive in force and nearly double the area's population in season. Summers regularly clear 105 degrees, so most visitors come in the cooler months.
What is the population of Yuma?
About 98,000 people in the city, and far higher in winter when snowbirds arrive. Yuma is the seat of Yuma County.
Is Yuma a good place for snowbirds or retirees?
Yes. Yuma is one of the most popular winter destinations in the country for snowbirds, drawn by the mild, sunny winters and an easygoing pace, and the seasonal population swell from November through March reflects it.
What is the weather like in Yuma?
Yuma has a hot desert climate with about 310 sunny days a year. Winters are warm and pleasant, while summers are very hot and regularly climb above 105 degrees.
Where is Yuma and how do you get there?
Yuma sits in the southwest corner of Arizona on Interstate 8, between San Diego and Phoenix, about twenty minutes from the Mexican border at San Luis. Yuma International Airport (YUM) serves the city.
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