Compare the Climate and Weather in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force Base

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Average High and Low Temperature

Compare the Average High and Low Temperature in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec30°F30°F40°F40°F50°F50°F60°F60°F70°F70°F80°F80°F90°F90°F100°F100°F110°F110°F803810556331007830NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The daily average high and low air temperature at 2 meters above the ground. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding perceived temperatures.
HighJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 59°F64°F72°F80°F90°F100°F104°F102°F94°F82°F67°F58°F
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 58°F63°F71°F79°F89°F99°F104°F101°F94°F81°F66°F57°F
McCarran International Airport 59°F64°F72°F80°F90°F99°F104°F102°F94°F81°F67°F58°F
Nellis Air Force Base 59°F64°F72°F80°F90°F100°F104°F102°F95°F82°F68°F58°F
LowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 39°F44°F50°F57°F66°F74°F80°F78°F70°F58°F46°F39°F
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 39°F43°F49°F55°F64°F73°F78°F77°F69°F58°F46°F38°F
McCarran International Airport 40°F44°F50°F57°F66°F75°F81°F79°F71°F59°F47°F40°F
Nellis Air Force Base 37°F42°F49°F56°F65°F74°F79°F78°F69°F57°F44°F37°F

Las Vegas

Average Hourly Temperature in Las VegasJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldcoldcoldcoldcoldcoolcoolwarmhotswelteringvery coldhotcomfortablecomfortable

North Las Vegas Air Terminal

Average Hourly Temperature in North Las Vegas Air TerminalJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldcoldcoldcoolcoolwarmhotswelteringvery coldcomfortablecomfortablevery coldvery cold

McCarran International Airport

Average Hourly Temperature in McCarran International AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldcoldcoldcoldcoldcoolcoolwarmhotswelteringhotvery coldcomfortablecomfortable

Nellis Air Force Base

Average Hourly Temperature in Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcoolwarmhotswelteringcoldcoldhotcomfortablecomfortable
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.

Chance of Clearer Skies

Compare the Chance of Clearer Skies in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%8861NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The percentage of time the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy (i.e., less than 60% of the sky is covered by clouds).
Clearer SkiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 64%61%66%72%76%85%83%83%87%79%71%65%
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 63%61%66%72%76%85%83%84%87%79%71%64%
McCarran International Airport 64%61%66%72%76%86%83%83%87%79%71%65%
Nellis Air Force Base 63%61%66%72%76%85%82%83%87%79%71%65%

Daily Chance of Precipitation

Compare the Daily Chance of Precipitation in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%131NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The percentage of days in which precipitation is observed, excluding trace quantities.
Days of Precip.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 2.6d3.3d2.5d1.1d0.7d0.6d2.5d2.7d1.8d1.4d1.4d2.2d
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 2.6d3.4d2.5d1.0d0.7d0.6d2.4d2.7d1.8d1.5d1.5d2.3d
McCarran International Airport 2.6d3.3d2.5d1.1d0.6d0.5d2.5d2.8d1.8d1.4d1.5d2.1d
Nellis Air Force Base 2.6d3.3d2.5d1.0d0.9d0.7d2.5d2.8d1.8d1.4d1.6d2.3d

Average Monthly Rainfall

Compare the Average Monthly Rainfall in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.0 in0.0 in0.2 in0.2 in0.4 in0.4 in0.6 in0.6 in0.8 in0.8 in0.80.1NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The average rainfall accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question.
RainfallJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 0.6″0.8″0.5″0.2″0.1″0.1″0.4″0.5″0.3″0.3″0.3″0.6″
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 0.6″0.8″0.5″0.2″0.1″0.1″0.4″0.5″0.3″0.3″0.3″0.6″
McCarran International Airport 0.6″0.8″0.5″0.2″0.1″0.1″0.4″0.5″0.3″0.3″0.3″0.6″
Nellis Air Force Base 0.6″0.8″0.5″0.2″0.1″0.1″0.4″0.5″0.3″0.3″0.3″0.5″

Hours of Daylight

Compare the Hours of Daylight in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4 hr4 hr6 hr6 hr8 hr8 hr10 hr10 hr12 hr12 hr14 hr14 hr16 hr16 hr18 hr18 hr20 hr20 hr14.69.7NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The number of hours during which the Sun is at least partly above the horizon.
DaylightJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 10.0h10.9h12.0h13.2h14.1h14.6h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.2h10.2h9.7h
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 10.0h10.9h12.0h13.2h14.1h14.6h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.2h10.2h9.7h
McCarran International Airport 10.0h10.9h12.0h13.2h14.1h14.6h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.2h10.2h9.8h
Nellis Air Force Base 10.0h10.9h12.0h13.2h14.1h14.6h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.2h10.2h9.7h

Chance of Muggy Conditions

Compare the Chance of Muggy Conditions in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%43NowNowMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International Airport
The percentage of time that is muggy, oppressive, or miserable (i.e., a dew point greater than 65°F).
Muggy daysJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.7d1.0d0.3d0.0d0.0d0.0d
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.8d1.1d0.3d0.0d0.0d0.0d
McCarran International Airport 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.7d1.0d0.3d0.0d0.0d0.0d
Nellis Air Force Base 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.7d1.2d0.4d0.0d0.0d0.0d

Average Wind Speed

Compare the Average Wind Speed in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 mph0 mph1 mph1 mph2 mph2 mph3 mph3 mph4 mph4 mph5 mph5 mph6 mph6 mph7 mph7 mph8 mph8 mph9 mph9 mph10 mph10 mph9.27.07.0NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The average of mean hourly wind speeds at 10 meters above the ground.
Wind Speed (mph)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 7.67.88.39.19.08.87.97.27.17.17.37.6
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 7.57.88.29.08.98.77.87.17.07.07.27.5
McCarran International Airport 7.78.08.59.29.19.08.07.37.27.37.57.7
Nellis Air Force Base 7.77.88.39.08.98.87.97.27.27.27.47.7

Tourism Score

Compare the Tourism Score in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810107.91.0NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The tourism score, which favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 65°F and 80°F.

Beach/Pool Score

Compare the Beach/Pool Score in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810108.1NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The beach/pool score, which favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 75°F and 90°F.

Growing Season

Compare the Growing Season in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%20%20%40%40%60%60%80%80%100%100%NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season, defined as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).

Growing Degree Days

Compare the Growing Degree Days in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1,000°F1,000°F2,000°F2,000°F3,000°F3,000°F4,000°F4,000°F5,000°F5,000°F6,000°F6,000°F7,000°F7,000°FNowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of the year, where growing degree days are defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature (50°F in this case).

Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy

Compare the Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 kWh0 kWh1 kWh1 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWh8 kWh8 kWh9 kWh9 kWh8.72.9NowNowNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalNorth Las Vegas Air TerminalMcCarran International AirportMcCarran International AirportLas VegasLas VegasNellis Air Force BaseNellis Air Force Base
The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter.
Solar Energy (kWh)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las Vegas 3.24.25.77.28.18.68.07.26.34.93.62.9
North Las Vegas Air Terminal 3.24.25.77.28.18.78.07.26.34.93.62.9
McCarran International Airport 3.34.35.77.28.18.68.07.26.34.93.63.0
Nellis Air Force Base 3.24.25.77.28.18.68.07.26.34.93.62.9

This report illustrates the typical weather for Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Air Terminal, McCarran International Airport, and Nellis Air Force Base year round, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.

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