Nelson, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
29
Population
6/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$49,879 per capita
74°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
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7179°N, 114.8314°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 31 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 (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 53°F in December to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.1").