North Las Vegas, Nevada Weather
Heat hardens the dust. Day 78 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
North Las Vegas weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Clear——106°78°—
- SaturdayJun 6Clear——100°74°-6°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——98°68°-2°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——99°68°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Clear——98°72°-1°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——97°70°-1°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast——98°70°+1°
AQI 44 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 52 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 6.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 9.2 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 9.2 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.72
- Wind
- light
- 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
- 6:34 AM
- Moonset
- 5:01 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Heat hardens the dust
North Las Vegas at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 25 (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 5, 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 North Las Vegas its warmest temperatures (~93°F mean) while December delivers the coldest (~48°F). February sees peak rainfall at 0.8 inches, and June records the driest conditions at 0.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| February | 53° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| March | 61° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| April | 68° | 0.2″ | 0 |
| May | 77° | 0.2″ | 0 |
| June | 87° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| July | 93° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| August | 91° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| September | 83° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| October | 71° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| November | 57° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| December | 48° | 0.5″ | 1 |
Regional context
North Las Vegas belongs to a hot desert climate region that extends across nearby cities. This climate group shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Las Vegas, NV, Henderson, NV, Enterprise, NV, Spring Valley, NV, Sunrise Manor, NV.
Naturalist notes
Desert marigold blooms begin appearing in late April as spring temperatures climb past the frost line.
Gambel's quail pairs establish territories and begin their distinctive three-note calls by early May.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in North Las Vegas?
- Mid-April typically brings North Las Vegas's last spring frost, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in North Las Vegas?
- February stands as the wettest month with about 0.8 inches of rain on average; annual totals reach roughly 4 inches citywide.
- What is the warmest month in North Las Vegas?
- July typically ranks as the warmest month, averaging about 93°F.
- What is the coldest month in North Las Vegas?
- December typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 48°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in North Las Vegas?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does North Las Vegas get?
- North Las Vegas records about 11 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is North Las Vegas?
- North Las Vegas's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool provides current zone designation by city ZIP.
Climate
North Las Vegas, Nevada sits in a hot desert climate zone. January temperatures hover near 50°F while July averages 93°F — a 43°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 4 inches across roughly 11 rainy days in North Las Vegas.
Latitude (36.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine the year's rhythm. These factors shape what grows here, when frost threatens, and daily weather patterns.