Las Vegas, NV has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. It is one of the driest cities in the United States, receiving only 4.17 inches of precipitation annually. This dry climate is due to its location in a basin, surrounded by mountains, which helps to trap moisture and heat from the air. During the summer months temperatures can reach above 100? and during winter temperatures rarely drop below 40?. This climate makes Las Vegas a great place for outdoor activities like hiking or golfing all year round.
Las Vegas (zip 89130), Nevada gets 5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Las Vegas (zip 89130) 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 Las Vegas (zip 89130). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Las Vegas (zip 89130) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 26 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 104 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year