Yuma

robatthelake wrote:
Yuma...A Pit Stop on the way to somewhere better!

I just don't get what draws people to this place. It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!

Sorry I just can't recommend Yuma as a destination for the Winter!

My sister lived there for 7 years and I refused to visit her lol. They couldn't wait to get out of there either...

pawatt wrote:
Kinda sounds like South Texas. Paradise

Yep, wind blows there also according to those that moved to our park in the East Valley of Phoenix. Chris

Kinda sounds like South Texas. Paradise

"It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!"

"Wind in Yuma would make it hard to fly my RC Airplanes!"

IMO, Yuma will never compete with the Valley of the Sun for amenities offered, nor can it compete with mis-perceptions...but it can go toe to toe with the recorded environmental statistics with PHX and Casa Grande....but don't believe me, do the research yourself. However, from this website: http://weatherspark.com, I've copied and pasted the following data:

Yuma:

Temperature

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 47°F to 107°F and is rarely below 41°F or above 111°F.

The warm season lasts from June 5 to September 23 with an average daily high temperature above 99°F. The hottest day of the year is July 12, with an average high of 107°F and low of 84°F.

The cold season lasts from November 21 to March 3 with an average daily high temperature below 75°F. The coldest day of the year is December 21, with an average low of 47°F and high of 67°F.

Wind

Over the course of the year typical wind speeds vary from 0 mph to 16 mph (calm to moderate breeze), rarely exceeding 64 mph (violent storm).

The highest average wind speed of 10 mph (gentle breeze) occurs around July 28, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 16 mph (moderate breeze).

The lowest average wind speed of 6 mph (light breeze) occurs around November 1, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 11 mph (gentle breeze).

PHX:

Temperature

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 44°F to 106°F and is rarely below 37°F or above 112°F.

The warm season lasts from May 30 to September 21 with an average daily high temperature above 98°F. The hottest day of the year is July 3, with an average high of 106°F and low of 83°F.

The cold season lasts from November 20 to March 1 with an average daily high temperature below 73°F. The coldest day of the year is December 30, with an average low of 44°F and high of 64°F.

Wind

Over the course of the year typical wind speeds vary from 0 mph to 15 mph (calm to moderate breeze), rarely exceeding 23 mph (fresh breeze).

The highest average wind speed of 7 mph (light breeze) occurs around May 8, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 14 mph (moderate breeze).

The lowest average wind speed of 5 mph (light breeze) occurs around January 3, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 9 mph(gentle breeze).

Casa Grande:

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 38°F to 105°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 109°F.

The warm season lasts from May 29 to September 23 with an average daily high temperature above 96°F. The hottest day of the year is July 3, with an average high of 105°F and low of 76°F.

The cold season lasts from November 21 to March 5 with an average daily high temperature below 71°F. The coldest day of the year is December 21, with an average low of 38°F and high of 62°F.

Wind

Over the course of the year typical wind speeds vary from 0 mph to 15 mph (calm to moderate breeze), rarely exceeding 22 mph (fresh breeze).

The highest average wind speed of 7 mph (light breeze) occurs around May 13, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 14 mph (moderate breeze).

The lowest average wind speed of 5 mph (light breeze) occurs around November 15, at which time the average daily maximum wind speed is 9 mph(gentle breeze).

One thing that The "Valley" does have that Yuma doesn't are the Haboobs...
Phoenix Dust Storm

Regards
Gemstone

Art Davis wrote:
Actually, now that I think of it, I should be publicly trashing Yuma too. It would maybe help alleviate the traffic problems in the winter.

X2 We already have too many big city people in Yuma wanting to change things.

Actually, now that I think of it, I should be publicly trashing Yuma too. It would maybe help alleviate the traffic problems in the winter.

BarbaraOK wrote:
My criteria for someplace to spend several weeks/months include performing arts, museums, good shopping, good restaurants, large areas with varied terrain to explore, etc., major university nearby, that's why we don't winter in Yuma.

Barb

A short drive from Mesa to Tempe and you have "performing arts, museums(fire trucks even), good restaurants"

We saw "Memphis" for our anniversary at the ASR Gammage theater last winter and really enjoyed it. We also go to the Hale Theater in Gilbert once in a while.

I would not trade the East Valley for anywhere else! Wind in Yuma would make it hard to fly my RC Airplanes!

But "each to their own!" They have Mexico close by! Pills, booze and dental!

Chris

My criteria for someplace to spend several weeks/months include performing arts, museums, good shopping, good restaurants, large areas with varied terrain to explore, etc., major university nearby, that's why we don't winter in Yuma.

Barb

Interesting how folks decide upon something---anything---like a vacation spot, truck, motor home, or anything else---then have one of two possible negative reactions: either its the best thing in the world or there's nothing worse. Usually, it's the former.

But I always wonder what motivates them to put down anyone with the opposite opinion. After all, "different strokes for different folks!"

We've wintered in southern California and Arizona for several years now and have enjoyed all the spots we've been. Around Phoenix, there's a lot going on. Being baseball fans, the spring training is nice for us. Lots of state parks close for hiking and peak climbing, etc. The smog and traffic isn't so nice (though often "thrilling").

Southern California (east of the mountains, Borrego Sorings and the like) is scenic and fun, but if you aren't either rich or financially imprudent enough to opt for the Palm Springs area, it is a bit too remote for long term living.

But, weatherwise, they all have seemed pretty much the same (Sonoran desert warmer locations, I mean). They can all be cold, windy, and dusty on occasion. Those are the downsides that "come with the turf", the turf being a warm location.

We finally purchased a park model on a lot in the Fortuna Foothills last winter. It will be a while before I decide whether it was a good move or not, but clearly we thought highly enough of the area to do so. And all that winter traffic and long restaurant waiting lines tells me that quite a few folks clearly think it's a good place to winter.

Gemstone wrote:
"It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!"....

If you are comparing Yuma winter weather with any other place in AZ, Yuma will measure milder, with less wind/dust than most if not all of the other popular snowbird destinations. January weather comparisons A comparison of wind and air quality will also favor Yuma. Sure Tucson and PHX metro areas will have more amenities, they should given the population.

In Yuma we can have the kayaks launched in 5 minutes after leaving the house, we could not do that in either PHX or Tucson. I can pick all the free lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower we can eat...thanks to the neighboring farms, I can pick grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, pecans, all winter in our yard...and home grown tomatoes in Feb. We can be in MX in 30 minutes, or on the SD beach in 3 hours. Bottom line is Yuma is not for everyone, but to disparage Yuma because it does not suit you, is doing everyone a dis-service... we are all different, we want different things and for the moment, Yuma provides most of what we desire in a winter destination.

Regards
Gemstone

Thank you Sir. Well said. My home is in Yuma and the winter weather can't be beat, and that's enough for me.