May weather forecast
Nevada, USA

May in Nevada marks the transition from spring to the beginnings of summer. With temperatures climbing further, the state begins to experience the warmer weather characteristic of the approaching hot season.

In the southern area, such as Las Vegas, daytime highs reach around 88°F (31.1°C), with nighttime lows of 60°F (15.6°C). In the northern regions, temperatures fluctuate between highs of 75°F (23.9°C) and lows of 40°F (4.4°C). The warmth is felt throughout the state, though the north remains cooler than the south.

Snowfall is virtually non-existent in May, and even the northern parts of the state do not experience significant snow. Rainfall continues to be scarce, in line with Nevada's predominantly arid climate. However, sporadic rain showers might occur in various regions.

When comparing May to April, the rise in temperature is evident, indicating a clear shift towards summer. The increase is more pronounced in the southern areas, where the heat starts to intensify. As the state moves into June, temperatures continue to climb, setting the stage for the hot and dry summer typical of Nevada.

May's weather in Nevada highlights the change from the mild spring to the warmer pre-summer conditions. The state experiences increased warmth and continues the trend of dry weather, with the southern regions leading the way towards the hot season.

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• Las Vegas - May »
  In Las Vegas during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.5 days and collects up to 6.02" (153mm) of precipitation. On the last day of May, in Las Vegas sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:52 pm PDT.
• Henderson - May »
  On the last day of May, in Henderson, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:51 pm PDT. May is the last month it rains in Henderson, Nevada.
• Reno - May »
  In Reno, during May, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Reno aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.
• North Las Vegas - May »
  In North Las Vegas during May, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. In North Las Vegas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.5 days and collects up to 6.02" (153mm) of precipitation.
• Boulder City - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Boulder City, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:50 pm PDT. In Boulder City snow does not fall in January, March through December.
• Fallon - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Fallon is May, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Fallon is May, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.
• Yerington - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Yerington is May, when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Yerington aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.
• Carlin - May »
  In Carlin during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.6 days and collects up to 10" (254mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carlin, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of snow is accumulated.
• Lovelock - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Lovelock sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:16 pm PDT. In Lovelock during May, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.
• Wells - May »
  During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Wells aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Wells aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.
• Virginia City - May »
  In Virginia City during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Virginia City aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Fernley - May »
  In Fernley during the entire year, the rain falls for 59 days and collects up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Fernley, Nevada, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:51 pm.