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Weather & Climate in North Las Vegas, NV

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

North Las Vegas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 341 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 9.2 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 2,106 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density2,570/sq mi
Coordinates36.2899°N, 115.0892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportHarry Reid International (LAS)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.63"
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

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

Jun 29, 1992 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M5.8 117 km 9 km
May 22, 2015 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M5.3 118 km 4 km
Mar 10, 1990 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada M5.0 126 km 0 km
Jan 27, 1999 39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.8 99 km 5 km
Aug 4, 1992 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada M4.6 107 km 5 km
May 16, 2004 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada M4.5 112 km 0 km
Jun 20, 2006 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.4 111 km 0 km
Aug 14, 2024 8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 69 km 13 km
Sep 19, 2022 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona M4.4 149 km 10 km
Jul 5, 1992 California-Nevada border region M4.4 116 km 5 km
Jan 25, 1999 37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 97 km 5 km
May 30, 1993 43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 103 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1992 29km WSW of Tecopa, California M4.3 143 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2008 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada M4.3 135 km 0 km
Jun 29, 1992 52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.3 112 km 5 km
Apr 26, 1997 56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada M4.3 123 km 5 km
Mar 24, 2002 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada M4.3 79 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1998 9 km S of Alamo, Nevada M4.2 110 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2002 46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M4.2 118 km 12 km
Jul 31, 1995 37 km NE of Beatty, Nevada M4.2 149 km 10 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 14 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF1 31 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1964 EF1 55 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF0 84 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 4, 2014 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 11, 1998 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 1998 EF0 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1992 EF0 13 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 30, 1990 EF0 37 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1986 EF0 57 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF0 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1975 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 12, 1971 EF0 18 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 (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 176 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 80 km
2005 GOODSPRINGS 33,448 54 km
2013 CARPENTER 1 27,879 47 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) 27,560 81 km
1994 COYOTE 24,951 97 km
2006 VEGAS 21,593 49 km
2006 FWS 9 20,441 20 km
2005 PERKINS COMPLEX 18,064 95 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE) 9,953 25 km
2004 NICKEL 8,478 98 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB) 8,094 65 km
1988 POCKET 7,719 88 km
1994 RATTLESNAK 6,521 78 km
1987 ZIPPER 6,306 50 km
2005 IAN 5,810 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,242 89 km
1995 SENATOR II 5,019 82 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP) 4,813 36 km
2005 VEGAS 4,724 30 km
2002 LOST CABIN 4,555 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
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 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 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in

North Las Vegas has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 45°F in January to 97°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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