Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Las Vegas, NV Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 4.8"
- Annual precip
- 304d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada averages 69°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 4.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 304 days
- frost-free days per 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 (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
4.8"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Las Vegas) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Las Vegas area.
How Las Vegas compares to every U.S. city
Las Vegas's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
MethodologyLas Vegas's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| June | 101°F (38°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.0 |
| July | 106°F (41°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 93°F (34°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.6 |
| August | 104°F (40°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.4 |
| September | 96°F (36°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5" | 0.2" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
2.6 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
2.0 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
3.1 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
2.2 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 0.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
304 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,017
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,563
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Nearby Cities
What Las Vegas's climate means for you
Las Vegas runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 304 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,017 heating and 3,563 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, NV
An annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 57°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Las Vegas, Nevada. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00264439 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Las Vegas sees about 4.8 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 304 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 4 and the first fall freeze near December 5. On the energy side, 2,017 heating degree days and 3,563 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 scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Las Vegas, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Las Vegas, Nevada is 69°F. The warmest month averages 106°F (41°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Las Vegas get? ▼
Las Vegas receives 4.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Las Vegas? ▼
Las Vegas has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Las Vegas? ▼
Las Vegas has approximately 304 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 4 and the first fall freeze around December 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Las Vegas? ▼
Las Vegas has 2,017 heating degree days and 3,563 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00264439 near Las Vegas.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00264439. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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