Counties with the coldest winters in Nevada
#17. Clark County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 47.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
#16. Lincoln County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 39.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#15. Esmeralda County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
#14. Nye County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
#13. Churchill County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
#11. Lyon County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#11. Carson City (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#9. Mineral County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
#9. Storey County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
#8. Pershing County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
#7. Douglas County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#6. Washoe County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
#5. Humboldt County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#4. Lander County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.8 degrees
#3. Eureka County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 32.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.1 degrees
#2. White Pine County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 31.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
#1. Elko County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 30.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.1 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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