California vs Nevada

Climate Comparison

California

Nevada

How California and Nevada compare on climate: average temperature, summer temperature, winter temperature, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Average Temperature

California is warmer overall than Nevada.

Summer Temperature

California has hotter summers than Nevada.

Winter Temperature

California has milder winters than Nevada.

Sunny Days

Nevada gets more sunny days than California.

Annual Precipitation

Nevada is drier overall than California.

Average Wind Speed

California is less windy than Nevada.

Metric	CA	NV	Deep dive
Average Temperature Average annual statewide temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.	59.4°F	49.9°F	Details ->
Summer Temperature Average statewide summer temperature across June, July, and August.	73.4°F	69.0°F	Details ->
Winter Temperature Average statewide winter temperature across December, January, and February.	46.2°F	32.2°F	Details ->
Sunny Days Average number of sunny or mostly sunny days per year.	146 days	158 days	Details ->
Annual Precipitation Average annual rain and snowfall combined, measured in inches.	22.2 in	9.5 in	Details ->
Average Wind Speed Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.	7.0 mph	8.0 mph	Details ->
Lightning Density Average lightning events per square mile from the incorporated Vaisala state dataset.	3.6 per sq mi	7.4 per sq mi	Details ->