Mount Charleston, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
518
Population
18/sq mi density
$111,250
Median Income
$65,360 per capita
$630,000
Home Value
$547,676 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$630,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 100.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2625°N, 115.6139°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 29 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: Ubehebe Craters (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Mount Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").