Weather & Climate in Enterprise, NV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Enterprise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 96°F Jul (36°C)

Annual Average	67.6°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	96°F (36°C)
Sunny Days	343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,467 ft (752 m)
Area	46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²)
Population Density	3,516/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0091°N, 115.2278°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Harry Reid International (LAS) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

509 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jun 29, 1992	47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M5.8	123 km	9 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M5.0	143 km	0 km
Jan 27, 1999	39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.8	113 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	139 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	146 km	0 km
Jul 5, 1992	California-Nevada border region	M4.4	121 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1999	37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	111 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2024	8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	83 km	13 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	144 km	0 km
May 30, 1993	43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	109 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1992	29km WSW of Tecopa, California	M4.3	121 km	5 km
Jun 29, 1992	52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.3	118 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	112 km	9 km
Apr 26, 1997	56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	9 km S of Alamo, Nevada	M4.2	141 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2002	46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.2	124 km	12 km
Mar 1, 2013	50km WSW of Shoshone, CA	M4.1	143 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2017	27 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.1	101 km	7 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M4.0	143 km	0 km
Sep 13, 1992	46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.0	124 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	19 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	22 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1964	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF0	75 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1998	EF0	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	21 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	51 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1986	EF0	75 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	17 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (193 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	YORK	94,736	78 km
2005	FORK	43,665	95 km
2020	DOME	43,628	85 km
2005	GOODSPRINGS	33,448	24 km
2013	CARPENTER 1	27,879	42 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	83 km
2006	VEGAS	21,593	82 km
2006	FWS 9	20,441	53 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	82 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE)	9,953	59 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB)	8,094	97 km
1994	RATTLESNAK	6,521	91 km
1994	FORT PIUTE	6,350	85 km
1987	ZIPPER	6,306	29 km
1994	COYOTE	6,154	96 km
1995	SENATOR II	5,019	82 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP)	4,813	69 km
2005	VEGAS	4,724	64 km
2002	LOST CABIN	4,555	37 km
1994	LIBERTY	4,222	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	51°F (10°C)	0.7 in	Wettest
March	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
May	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
June	83°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	96°F (36°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
August	87°F (30°C)	0.6 in
September	79°F (26°C)	0.4 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in

Enterprise has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 44°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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