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Weather & Climate in Nelson, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nelson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°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 5.0 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 3,297 feet.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 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
211 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 14, 2024 | 8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.4 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Mar 24, 2002 | 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.3 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 27 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.1 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 28 km ESE of Indian Springs, Nevada | M3.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2016 | 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.8 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1993 | 14 km N of Indian Springs, Nevada | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 19 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.7 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona | M3.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 36 km NNW of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.6 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 31 km NNE of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.6 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.6 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1993 | 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1997 | 15 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M3.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF1 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 92 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF1 | 58 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF1 | 37 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1983 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | EF0 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF0 | 58 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 1990 | EF0 | 52 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1975 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1972 | EF0 | 94 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1971 | EF0 | 53 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 (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).
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 | 57 km |
| 2005 | HACKBERRY COMPLEX | 69,967 | 83 km |
| 2005 | FORK | 43,665 | 80 km |
| 2020 | DOME | 43,628 | 83 km |
| 2005 | GOODSPRINGS | 33,448 | 62 km |
| 2013 | CARPENTER 1 | 27,879 | 90 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) | 27,560 | 92 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 24,951 | 36 km |
| 2006 | FWS 9 | 20,441 | 86 km |
| 2005 | PERKINS COMPLEX | 18,064 | 35 km |
| 2012 | BLACK CANYON | 17,083 | 97 km |
| 2005 | TWIN MILLS | 12,244 | 56 km |
| 1994 | TOWERS-1 | 10,253 | 93 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE) | 9,953 | 88 km |
| 2011 | NEW WATER | 9,951 | 88 km |
| 2006 | BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 8,974 | 56 km |
| 1995 | LOST | 7,276 | 98 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER | 6,751 | 90 km |
| 1994 | RATTLESNAK | 6,521 | 73 km |
| 2020 | BLACK CANYON | 6,363 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 67°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) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 50°F in December to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").