Mesquite, NV Climate


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Mesquite, NV has a generally mild climate with hot summers and cooler winters. Average summer temperatures range from the mid 90's Fahrenheit during the day to the mid 60's at night, while winter temperatures average in the 40's Fahrenheit during the day and fall into the high teens at night. The area enjoys relatively low humidity and experiences less than 10 inches of precipitation annually. The sun shines an average of 310 days a year, making it an ideal location for enjoying outdoor activities throughout all four seasons.

Mesquite, Nevada gets 7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Mesquite averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 294 sunny days per year in Mesquite. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Mesquite gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 32 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 107 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Mesquite is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nevada.

5.2 Summer - 7.7 Winter
April, October and March are the most pleasant months in Mesquite, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMesquite, NevadaUnited States
  7.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  32.0 days106.2 days
  294 days205 days
  106.6°85.8°
  32.5°21.7°
  7.47
  5.84.3
  1601 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Mesquite with an average high temperature of 106.6°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Nevada. In Mesquite, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Mesquite are April, March and October.
In Mesquite, there are 145.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Nevada.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Mesquite with an average of 31.5°. This is warmer than most places in Nevada.
In Mesquite, there are 47.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.
In Mesquite, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.
Humidity is low in Mesquite, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
February is the wettest month in Mesquite with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.3 inches in Mesquite means that it is drier than most places in Nevada.
February is the rainiest month in Mesquite with 4.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.9 rainy days. There are 32.0 rainy days annually in Mesquite, which is less rainy than most places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Mesquite means that it is one of the least snowy places in Nevada. December is the snowiest month in Mesquite with 0.0 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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