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Weather & Climate in Henderson, NV

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

Henderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 344 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 2,674 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Area105.2 sq mi (272.4 km²)
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Coordinates36.0090°N, 115.0268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportHarry Reid International (LAS)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.67"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.6 / 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

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

Jun 29, 1992 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M5.8 137 km 9 km
May 22, 2015 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M5.3 147 km 4 km
Jan 27, 1999 39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.8 124 km 5 km
Aug 4, 1992 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada M4.6 137 km 5 km
May 16, 2004 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada M4.5 142 km 0 km
May 30, 1993 43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 123 km 5 km
Jul 5, 1992 California-Nevada border region M4.4 136 km 5 km
Jan 25, 1999 37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 123 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2006 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.4 139 km 0 km
Aug 14, 2024 8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 94 km 13 km
Jun 28, 1992 29km WSW of Tecopa, California M4.3 138 km 5 km
Jun 29, 1992 52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.3 132 km 5 km
Mar 24, 2002 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada M4.3 111 km 9 km
Jun 14, 2002 46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M4.2 138 km 12 km
Jan 2, 1998 9 km S of Alamo, Nevada M4.2 142 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2017 27 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.1 113 km 7 km
Jun 6, 2025 40 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.0 144 km 4 km
Sep 13, 1992 46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M4.0 138 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1997 45 km E of Beatty, Nevada M4.0 145 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1995 35 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada M3.9 133 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992 EF1 21 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF1 5 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 82 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 6, 1983 EF1 86 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 7, 1964 EF1 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF0 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 4, 2014 EF0 24 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 11, 1998 EF0 5 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 1998 EF0 71 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1992 EF0 21 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 30, 1990 EF0 34 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1986 EF0 84 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1975 EF0 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 12, 1971 EF0 16 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 (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 175 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 80 km
2005 FORK 43,665 78 km
2020 DOME 43,628 94 km
2005 GOODSPRINGS 33,448 41 km
2013 CARPENTER 1 27,879 58 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) 27,560 85 km
1994 COYOTE 24,951 69 km
2006 VEGAS 21,593 80 km
2006 FWS 9 20,441 51 km
2005 PERKINS COMPLEX 18,064 67 km
2005 TWIN MILLS 12,244 91 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE) 9,953 55 km
2006 BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,974 92 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB) 8,094 96 km
1994 RATTLESNAK 6,521 73 km
1994 FORT PIUTE 6,350 83 km
1987 ZIPPER 6,306 47 km
1995 TOWERII 6,207 99 km
1994 COYOTE 6,154 80 km
1995 SENATOR II 5,019 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.7 in Wettest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 97°F (36°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in

Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 44°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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