Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 4.0"
- Annual precip
- 320d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Las Vegas Air Terminal
Las Vegas Air Terminal, Nevada averages 69°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 4.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 320 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
69°F (20°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
4.0"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Las Vegas Air Terminal) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Las Vegas Air Terminal area.
How Las Vegas Air Terminal compares to every U.S. city
Las Vegas Air Terminal's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Las Vegas Air Terminal
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Las Vegas Air Terminal's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| June | 99°F (37°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| July | 104°F (40°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 92°F (33°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| August | 102°F (39°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 30.3 |
| September | 94°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 23.9 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
2.2 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
1.6 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
1.3 days with precipitation
October 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.3 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
320 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,992
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,407
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Las Vegas Air Terminal's climate means for you
Las Vegas Air Terminal runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 320 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,992 heating and 3,407 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV
Las Vegas Air Terminal, Nevada runs an annual average of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 58°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00053123, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Las Vegas Air Terminal sees about 4.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 320 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 24 and the first fall freeze near December 10. On the energy side, 1,992 heating degree days and 3,407 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Las Vegas Air Terminal scores 75/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Las Vegas Air Terminal, Nevada is 69°F. The warmest month averages 104°F (40°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Las Vegas Air Terminal get? ▼
Las Vegas Air Terminal receives 4.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Las Vegas Air Terminal? ▼
Las Vegas Air Terminal has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Las Vegas Air Terminal? ▼
Las Vegas Air Terminal has approximately 320 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 24 and the first fall freeze around December 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Las Vegas Air Terminal? ▼
Las Vegas Air Terminal has 1,992 heating degree days and 3,407 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Las Vegas Air Terminal climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053123 near Las Vegas Air Terminal.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053123. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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