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Home  >  World  > North America  > United States  > Nevada

Climate

Nevada is basin and range country, with about 250 mountain ranges running north–south. Base elevation ranges from 1365m (4500ft) to 1880m (6200ft); altitudes vary from over 3945m (13,000ft) to less than 152m (500ft). The climate in Nevada is arid with abundant sunshine, light rainfall and snow. Average temperature varies from about 70°F (21°C) in the south to 45°F (7°C) in the north.


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