Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Minden, NV Climate
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- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 9.3"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Minden
Minden, Nevada averages 50°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 9.3"
- annual precipitation · 22" snow
- 119 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
9.3"
Annual Snow
21.8"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Plus 21.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Minden) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Minden area.
How Minden compares to every U.S. city
Minden's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Minden
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Minden, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7" | 5.6" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 4.1" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 3.4" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5" | 1.5" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.1" | 1.2 | 10.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.8 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 3.5 | 9.6 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 20.0 | 1.1 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 1.6" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 5.2" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.7"
Snow: 5.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 4.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 3.4"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 1.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
3.3 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
Snow: 0.1"
1.8 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.9 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
1.7 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
2.5 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.6"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 5.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,805
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
385
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Minden's climate means for you
Minden runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,805 heating and 385 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: Minden, NV
Minden, Nevada runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 32°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 USC00265191, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Minden averages 9.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 21.8 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 119 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near September 26. Turning to energy use, 5,805 heating degree days and 385 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Minden scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Minden, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Minden, Nevada is 50°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Minden get? ▼
Minden receives 9.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 21.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Minden? ▼
Minden has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Minden? ▼
Minden has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Minden? ▼
Minden has 5,805 heating degree days and 385 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Minden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00265191 near Minden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00265191. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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