Climate Insights for Carson City

The climate in Carson City is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 621mm of precipitation falls per year. Gennaio is the wettest month, receiving around 115mm of rainfall. Carson City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Dicembre, Febbraio, Gennaio, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Carson City experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Carson City vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Dicembre, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Carson City is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 621mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 115mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 104mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Carson City receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Carson City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Carson City, which began on March 20, 2026. Carson City is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Dicembre near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Carson City is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, Dicembre can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carson City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.