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Carson City Weather

Carson City enjoys a mild, four-season high-desert climate, with the sun shining an average of 266 days a year.

A mild, four-season climate

Carson City enjoys four mild seasons. The sun shines an average of 266 days per year. Our beautiful clear skies always provide continual drama, offering wind-swept clouds and dramatic sunrises and sunsets.

The winters may bring an average of 22.2 inches of snow, much of it melting almost immediately. If it's more snow you want, Lake Tahoe is but 30 minutes away.

Our summers are dry and generally breezy, making even the hottest temperatures bearable. The spring is always beautiful, and the fall is ablaze in beautiful hues of yellow as aspens and cottonwoods prepare for the winter.

Ours is a high desert climate. For those who have pets, our climate and elevation is not conducive to fleas.

Climate at a glance

266
Days of sunshine / yr
89°F
Avg summer high
19°F
Avg winter low
22.2 in
Avg annual snowfall
11.8 in
Avg annual rainfall
123
Day growing season

Climate details

Average annual snowfall
22.2 inches
Average annual rainfall
11.8 inches
Average high temperature (summer)
89 degrees F
Average low temperature (winter)
19 degrees F
Average growing season
123 days
Average yearly days of sunshine
266 days

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