Whitney, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
46,268
Population
6,794/sq mi density
$63,480
Median Income
$27,422 per capita
$299,700
Home Value
$483,159 Zillow
$1,477
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,480 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$299,700 home value, $1,477/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitney 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. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (506 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1008°N, 115.0379°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 7 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 (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 174 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Whitney has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 48°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").