Paradise, Nevada Weather
Heat hardens the dust. Day 77 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Paradise weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Partly Cloudy——103°77°—
- ThursdayJun 4Clear——105°75°+2°
- FridayJun 5Clear——104°72°-1°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——100°82°-4°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——97°77°-3°
- MondayJun 8Clear——100°77°+3°
- TuesdayJun 9Clear——99°79°-1°
Ozone at AQI 47 now. AQI up 18 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. With UV 0.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 11 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 6 AM.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 47 now. With UV 0.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 11 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 47
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 11
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.59 with 10 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.59
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
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).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 5:59 AM
- Moonset
- 3:59 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Heat hardens the dust
Paradise at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 24 (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 4, 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 Paradise's peak heat with mean temperatures around 93°F, while December delivers the coldest conditions at roughly 47°F. February sees the most rainfall at 0.9 inches, contrasting sharply with May's minimal 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
Paradise falls within a hot desert climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions with neighboring cities throughout the area.
Similar climates: Las Vegas, NV, Henderson, NV, North Las Vegas, NV, Enterprise, NV, Spring Valley, NV.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the evening emergence of Gambel's quail chicks, their downy forms following adults through desert scrubland as temperatures stabilize.
Desert marigold begins its extended blooming period in May, yellow flowers opening to coincide with warming soil temperatures.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Paradise?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Paradise, while the first fall frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Paradise?
- February stands as the wettest month, delivering about 0.9 inches of rain on average, while the city's total annual precipitation reaches roughly 5 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Paradise?
- July typically registers as the warmest month, with average temperatures around 93°F.
- What is the coldest month in Paradise?
- December usually marks the coldest period, averaging about 47°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Paradise?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season varieties such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Paradise get?
- Paradise sees about 12 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Paradise?
- Paradise's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Paradise, Nevada experiences a hot desert climate. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 48°F, while summer brings July averages of 93°F — creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 5 inches, distributed across roughly 12 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography shapes Paradise's weather patterns through its latitude at 36.1°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and the daily weather patterns residents experience.