Boulder City, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
14,888
Population
70/sq mi density
$69,145
Median Income
$45,491 per capita
$424,200
Home Value
$470,766 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,145 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$424,200 home value, $1,375/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Boulder City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,927 ft (587 m) |
| Area | 208.3 sq mi (539.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8438°N, 114.9116°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 64.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 24.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 40 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0504 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Boulder City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 50°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.1").