Searchlight (NV) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Searchlight can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in July to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Searchlight experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 146 mm (5.7 in) annually. The climate in Searchlight shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 29 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Searchlight Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Searchlight serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Searchlight.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 45%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 17%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year