Valley of Fire State Park Weather Forecast
Valley of Fire State Park weather: Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Valley of Fire State Park is a state park in Nevada. Valley of Fire State Park is known for red Aztec sandstone and petroglyphs.
The best time to visit Valley of Fire State Park is March, April, May, October and November. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 107°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 42°F.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 44 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Mead, Las Vegas Strip, Zion National Park and Havasu Falls.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Valley of Fire State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 42° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 64° | 48° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 74° | 55° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 80° | 59° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 90° | 68° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 103° | 80° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 107° | 85° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 103° | 83° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 94° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 83° | 64° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 67° | 51° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 62° | 46° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Best time to visit Valley of Fire State Park
Go in March, April, May, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Valley of Fire State Park?
Valley of Fire State Park is a state park in Nevada. Its coordinates are 36.482, -114.5297. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Valley of Fire State Park?
March, April, May, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Valley of Fire State Park, which has a hot and arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Valley of Fire State Park?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 44 mi away, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 254 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 281 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Valley of Fire State Park?
Popular options include Lake Mead, Las Vegas Strip, Zion National Park, Havasu Falls, Death Valley National Park and Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
