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Carson City (NV) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Carson City can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Carson City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Carson City experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 191 mm annually. The climate in Carson City shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in December, with an average of 33 mm of precipitation over 8 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.4 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Carson City Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Carson City serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Forecast for Carson City (NV)

Thu   Jan 02
16°C | 2°C
SW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 03
11°C | 1°C
SW 7 m/s
9.7 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Jan 04
8°C | -3°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Carson City in the United States of America

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Carson City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carson City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carson City?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carson City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 33 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carson City?
    September is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carson City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.