Carson City weather
At 11:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 9°C (49°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 8 PM, 2 AM (9.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Carson City sits 1429 m (4,689 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Carson City, Nevada, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 8 PM, 2 AM (9.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Carson City weather
Is it raining in Carson City right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 9° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 8 PM, 2 AM (9.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Carson City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–16° and lows of 1–5°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Carson City lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Carson City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Carson City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Carson City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Carson City is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in December to 29°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Carson City?
December is the wettest month, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Carson City?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F).
Does Carson City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 122 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months