Nevada has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Nevada has an average annual temperature of 58.1°F across all 6 cities, with approximately 344 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 44%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
The warmest city is Henderson with average July highs of 113.2°F, while Carson City is the coldest with average January lows of 7.2°F. Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 59.9°F | 17.6°F | 38.7°F | 61% | 49 | 1.9 | 2.70 |
| February | 🌤️ | 64.6°F | 19.6°F | 42.1°F | 59% | 52 | 2.1 | 3.60 |
| March | 🌤️ | 72.3°F | 24.3°F | 48.4°F | 54% | 47 | 2.3 | 5.10 |
| April | 🌤️ | 81.7°F | 29.7°F | 55.6°F | 46% | 22 | 2.5 | 6.50 |
| May | ☀️ | 90.3°F | 36.9°F | 63.5°F | 40% | 18 | 2.4 | 7.40 |
| June | 😎 | 98.8°F | 45.0°F | 72.0°F | 30% | 9 | 2.4 | 8.10 |
| July | 😎 | 103.3°F | 56.5°F | 79.9°F | 27% | 12 | 2.1 | 7.70 |
| August | 😎 | 100.9°F | 55.9°F | 78.4°F | 28% | 13 | 1.9 | 7.00 |
| September | ☀️ | 95.9°F | 45.5°F | 70.7°F | 31% | 13 | 1.9 | 5.90 |
| October | ☀️ | 85.5°F | 34.0°F | 59.7°F | 38% | 22 | 1.9 | 4.50 |
| November | 🌤️ | 72.3°F | 23.9°F | 48.2°F | 50% | 37 | 1.9 | 3.10 |
| December | 🌤️ | 59.9°F | 17.8°F | 38.8°F | 60% | 51 | 1.9 | 2.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 6 cities in Nevada
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 6 cities · 1981–2025 · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 61% in January · annual avg 44%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Nevada's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 2025 was the warmest year overall and 1982 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2025 (avg: 62.2°F), while the coldest year was 1982 (avg: 53.8°F).
Averaged across all 6 cities in Nevada · Last 30 years · °F
Averaged across all 6 cities in Nevada · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 6 cities in Nevada for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 🔥 | 38.5°F | 62.2°F | 85.8°F | 335 | 41% | 2.1 m/s |
2024 | 35.8°F | 60.3°F | 84.7°F | 280 | 41% | 2.1 m/s |
2023 | 34.5°F | 57.6°F | 80.6°F | 377 | 46% | 2.0 m/s |
2022 | 34.5°F | 59.2°F | 83.7°F | 244 | 40% | 2.1 m/s |
2021 | 36.0°F | 60.8°F | 85.6°F | 304 | 39% | 2.1 m/s |
2020 | 35.4°F | 60.6°F | 85.8°F | 160 | 38% | 2.1 m/s |
2019 | 32.9°F | 56.7°F | 80.4°F | 448 | 46% | 2.1 m/s |
2018 | 36.1°F | 59.9°F | 83.5°F | 294 | 41% | 2.0 m/s |
2017 | 34.5°F | 58.6°F | 82.6°F | 473 | 45% | 2.2 m/s |
2016 | 35.1°F | 58.8°F | 82.6°F | 386 | 44% | 2.1 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
