Weather & Climate in Nellis AFB, NV

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

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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,891 feet.

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

Annual Rainfall 4.3"

89% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

583 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	122 km	9 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	122 km	4 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M5.0	131 km	0 km
Jan 27, 1999	39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.8	105 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	111 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	117 km	0 km
Aug 14, 2024	8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	74 km	13 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	147 km	10 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	115 km	0 km
May 30, 1993	43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	107 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1992	California-Nevada border region	M4.4	120 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1999	37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	103 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1992	29km WSW of Tecopa, California	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	84 km	9 km
Jun 29, 1992	52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.3	116 km	5 km
Apr 26, 1997	56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M4.3	128 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	138 km	0 km
Jan 2, 1998	9 km S of Alamo, Nevada	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2002	46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.2	123 km	12 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	146 km	7 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	12 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	25 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1964	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF0	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1998	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	9 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	33 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1986	EF0	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	26 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	14 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 (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).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FORK (43,665 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	FORK	43,665	77 km
2005	GOODSPRINGS	33,448	52 km
2013	CARPENTER 1	27,879	49 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP)	27,560	79 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	91 km
2006	VEGAS	21,593	54 km
2006	FWS 9	20,441	24 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	89 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE)	9,953	29 km
2004	NICKEL	8,478	97 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB)	8,094	69 km
1988	POCKET	7,719	90 km
1994	RATTLESNAK	6,521	74 km
1987	ZIPPER	6,306	50 km
1994	COYOTE	6,154	96 km
2005	IAN	5,810	78 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,242	93 km
1995	SENATOR II	5,019	77 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP)	4,813	41 km
2005	VEGAS	4,724	35 km

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

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").

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