Nevada - the Spanish word for "snow capped"
- is relatively dry. Annual precipitation is typically 15 inches or
less reaching a low of four inches in the southern region of the state.
Northern Nevada enjoys four distinct seasons.
The sun shines more than 300 days per year and the winter days are
usually crisp, white, and sunny. Temperatures in southern Nevada average
10 to 15 degrees higher than Northern Nevada. The state's overall
lack of humidity gives the weather a more moderate feel allowing for
outdoor activities all year.
Nevada's
Weather Conditions
Western Regional
Climate Center
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