Nevada has a mostly arid climate. Summers are hot and dry, with average temperatures reaching into the 90s and 100s. Winters are generally cold, with temperatures commonly falling below freezing in the higher elevations of the state. Spring and fall are mild but often unpredictable. Rainfall is scarce throughout most of Nevada, usually averaging less than 10 inches per year. Snowfall is much more common in the northern parts of the state than in the south. Flash flooding can occur after heavy rains, especially around Las Vegas and Reno.
Nevada, Nevada gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nevada averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 252 sunny days per year in Nevada. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nevada gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 96 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year