Nevada Weather: Here’s What to Expect This Spring, Summer
Get ready for a rocky summer, as the Nevada weather for the months leading into the summer look to be pretty hard to predict. That’s according to the state’s climatologist,…
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Getty Images / homendnGet ready for a rocky summer, as the Nevada weather for the months leading into the summer look to be pretty hard to predict. That's according to the state's climatologist, Steph McAfee.
McAfee, who is also an associate professor at the University of Nevada, recently published a study on Nevada's climate outlook. The study comes from Nevada Today. In the report, she recapped what this winter was like in much of Nevada. She also discussed what weather is likely ahead.
A cold winter
As it turns out, Nevada had a pretty cold winter. "Between January and March, there were 75 days where the nighttime low dropped below freezing in Reno. The last time that happened was 1988," McAfee says in her report. She also states that, "Temperatures over a large portion of the state were in the bottom 10% of years since the 1890s."
The Nevada weather forecast through June
The outlook through June for the northern third of Nevada is "cooler than normal conditions," but those are only "very slightly favored for spring. "There are roughly equal chances of above, near or below normal spring temperatures across the rest of the state," McAfee adds.
Moreover, much of Nevada has even odds of above, near or below normal precipitation this spring. That really doesn't tell us much. But, "in far southern Nevada, drier than normal conditions are very slightly favored," McAfee says. It's worth noting that La Niña has passed and El Niño conditions are predicted to be here for most of the summer. That means, according to McAfee, this summer could be hotter than normal. Find the full report for Nevada weather through June here.
Nevada has a lot to offer no matter where you are in life, but what about for those who are entering their so-called golden years? Many people who enter retirement end up staying in the state they were born or wherever they were last located for their job, while others flock to warm climates.
In Nevada, many cities in the state do have a lot of offer those retiring, according to a new study. If you or someone you know is entering their golden years, perhaps you're discussing which cities in Nevada are ideal for retirees.
The crew at Niche.com have put together a study to determine the best cities to retire in Nevada. To determine the cities, Niche.com ranked the "best places for retirees based on number of retirees, weather, and access to healthcare and entertainment," according to the site.
By the way, according to PrivateCommunities.com, Nevada is a great place to retire when it comes to taxes. They state, "Not only does Nevada have relaxed gambling laws, but also some of the best tax benefits for retirees. Property tax rates are low and there is no state income tax, estate tax, or inheritance tax. Withdrawals from retirement accounts and public and private pension income are also not taxed." Find more information on why Nevada is a good state for retirement here.
Nevada: Best places to retire
So, which Nevada cities came out on top? You might be surprised by the list. Find the top 10 Nevada best places to retire below. Look for the full list with more cities here. A handful of these places are suburbs of Las Vegas, too.
10. Paradise
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 10 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Paradise has a population of 189,852, according to the outlet. It's located in Clark County.
9. Indian Hills
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 9 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Indian Hills is a suburb of Reno with a population of 5,955.
8. Yerington
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 8 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Yerington has a population of just 3,093. Niche.com says the town "offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes."
7. Minden
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 7 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Minden is located in Douglas County and has a population of just 3,335.
6. Spring Valley
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 6 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. If you're looking for a larger town than many on this list, Spring Valley is a suburb of Las Vegas with a population of 217,441.
5. Incline Village
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 5 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. With a population of 9,440, Incline Village is also ranked the No. 2 best suburb to live in Nevada.
4. Laughlin
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 4 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. According to Niche.com, "Living in Laughlin offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes."
3. Boulder City
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 3 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Niche.com says, "n Boulder City there are a lot of parks." Perfect for seniors to get outdoors!
2. Gardnerville
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 2 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Not that it matters if you're retired, but Niche.com says, "public schools in Gardnerville are highly rated."
1. Mesquite
Niche.com ranks this city the No. 1 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Mesquiet has a population of 20,019. It also offers a " sparse suburban feel."
