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Nellis AFB, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,755
Population
1,735/sq mi density
$67,036
Median Income
$18,984 per capita
$1,896
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
777
Violent Crime/100K
2,401 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,036 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
777 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Nellis AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,891 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2466°N, 115.0571°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Nellis AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 46°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.1").