Carson City receives its highest rainfall in Dec, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest:Dec — 121 mm☀️ Driest:Jul — 7 mm
💧 Humidity peaks at 77% in Jan · annual avg 59%
🌍 Climate Summary
Avg Annual Temp:47.1°F
Avg Annual Rainfall:716 mm
Avg Humidity:59%
Data Period:1981 – 2025
Carson City Climate Overview
Carson City has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in Jul and drop to their lowest in Jan,
while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and dry conditions.
📈 Yearly Trends
The warmest year in Carson City's recorded history was 2025
(avg: 51.3°F),
while the coldest year was 1982
(avg: 41.9°F),
based on annual average temperatures.
📊 Key Climate Trends
🌡️ Carson City's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
🌧️ Rainfall has decreased in recent years compared to earlier periods
🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend
View Range:
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °F
Carson City's temperatures shows a slight warming trend over the past decade.
The highest recorded temperature reached
98.1°F in Jul 2002,
while the lowest dropped to
-13.6°F in Dec 1990.
🌧️ Annual Precipitation
View Range:
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
Annual rainfall in Carson City shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has decreased in recent years compared to earlier periods.
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), Jul is typically the hottest month in Carson City, Nevada, with average high temperatures around 91.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Carson City?▼
Jan is the coldest month in Carson City, with average low temperatures around 7.2°F.
What is the rainiest month in Carson City?▼
Dec receives the most rainfall with approximately 121 mm, while Jul is the driest with 7 mm.
What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Carson City?▼
The highest recorded temperature was 98.1°F in Jul 2002. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Carson City?▼
The lowest recorded temperature was -13.6°F in Dec 1990.
How many years of data does this page cover?▼
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
How much sunlight does Carson City get?▼
Carson City receives the most sunlight in Jun with an average solar radiation of 7.99 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability in Nevada.
Where does this weather data come from?▼
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
📚 Data Source
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.