Zip 89052 (Henderson, NV) Climate

Henderson, NV has a mild desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city experiences low levels of humidity typical of the Mojave Desert, with temperatures ranging from an average low in January of 42°F to an average high in July of 105°F. The area receives around 4 inches of precipitation each year, which is relatively low compared to other areas in Nevada. Henderson also experiences some extreme temperatures during the summer months, occasionally reaching highs up to 115°F.

Henderson (zip 89052), Nevada gets 5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Henderson (zip 89052) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 292 sunny days per year in Henderson (zip 89052). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Henderson (zip 89052) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 29 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 103 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 89052 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nevada.

4.5 Summer - 7.8 Winter

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in the 89052 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Henderson, Nevada	United States
	5.0 in.	38.1 in.
	0.2 in.	27.8 in.
	28.7 days	106.2 days
	292 days	205 days
	103.1°	85.8°
	38.4°	21.7°
	7.4	7
	5.8	4.3
	2374 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 the 89052 zip code with an average high temperature of 103.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Nevada. In the 89052 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 89052 zip code are April, October and March.

In the 89052 zip code, there are 125.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nevada.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 89052 zip code with an average of 38.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Nevada.

In the 89052 zip code, there are 12.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Nevada.

In the 89052 zip code, 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 the 89052 zip code, 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 the 89052 zip code with 0.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 39% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 5.0 inches in the 89052 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Nevada.

February is the rainiest month in the 89052 zip code with 4.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.7 rainy days. There are 28.7 rainy days annually in the 89052 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in the 89052 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Nevada. December is the snowiest month in the 89052 zip code with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Barbara · Henderson, NV

Great Senior Community

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Active Senior community. Never More

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Mindy97 · Henderson, NV

Sun City Anthem

Over 16 years ago

I live in Sun City Anthem, at the south end of Henderson, NV. It is a wonderful place for a retired person to live. There is always something to do here. The sun is More

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