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Blacktop winding through red rocks near Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada

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Nevada weather, climate and geography

Weather & climate

Best time to visit: 

Nevada is basin and range country, with about 250 mountain ranges running north-south. Base elevation ranges from 1,365m (4,500ft) to 1,880m (6,200ft); altitudes vary from over 3,945m (13,000ft) to less than 152m (500ft). The climate in Nevada is arid with abundant sunshine, light rainfall and snow. Average temperatures vary from about 21°C (70°F) in the south to 7°C (45°F) in the north.

Required clothing: 

To the south, lightweights with extra covering for evenings are suggested. In the northern areas, heavier weight clothing is recommended.

Geography

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