Enterprise, Nevada Weather
Heat hardens the dust. Day 76 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Enterprise weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast——101°76°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——103°76°+2°
- FridayJun 5Clear——103°75°0°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——97°75°-6°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——94°67°-3°
- MondayJun 8Partly Cloudy——97°65°+3°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——98°71°+1°
Ozone at AQI 56 now. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). With UV 9.5 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 50 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 56 now. With UV 9.5 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 50 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 56
- UV peak
- 9.5 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 50
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 5.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 11.5 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.50
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 5:21 AM
- Moonset
- 2:58 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Heat hardens the dust
Enterprise at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 16°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Enterprise's peak heat with temperatures averaging around 93°F, while December marks the coldest period at roughly 47°F. February delivers the year's heaviest rainfall at 0.9 inches, contrasting sharply with May's meager 0.1 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| February | 53° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| March | 60° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| April | 67° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| May | 76° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| June | 87° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| July | 93° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| August | 91° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| September | 83° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| October | 69° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| November | 56° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| December | 47° | 0.5″ | 1 |
Regional context
Enterprise belongs to the hot desert climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Las Vegas, NV, Henderson, NV, North Las Vegas, NV, Spring Valley, NV, Sunrise Manor, NV.
Naturalist notes
Desert marigolds begin their spring bloom in late April, painting the landscape with bright yellow flowers.
Gambel's quail start their courtship calls in early May, their distinctive three-note whistle echoing across the desert terrain.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Enterprise?
- Spring's final frost typically occurs around mid-April in Enterprise, while the season's first frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Enterprise?
- February stands as the wettest month, delivering about 0.9 inches of rain on average, while the city's annual total reaches roughly 5 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Enterprise?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 93°F.
- What is the coldest month in Enterprise?
- December brings the year's coldest weather, averaging about 47°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Enterprise?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks longer.
- How many rainy days does Enterprise get?
- Enterprise sees precipitation on about 12 days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Enterprise?
- Enterprise's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Enterprise, Nevada experiences a hot desert climate zone. Temperatures hover near 48°F in January and climb to an average of 93°F in July — creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 5 inches, distributed across roughly 12 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography shapes Enterprise's weather patterns through its latitude at 36.0°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows locally, when frost threatens, and the daily weather patterns residents experience.