Why visit Nellis AFB
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat and 10 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 106°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Nellis AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nellis AFB
Nellis Air Force Base is a city in the United States. It is located in Clark County and the state of Nevada northeast of Las Vegas, 3,300 km (2,100 mi) west of the country's capital city of Washington, D.C. Nellis Air Force Base is located at an elevation of 576 meters (1,890 ft) above sea level and has a population of 3,187.
From the Wikipedia article Nellis Air Force Base (city) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks18
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
S/n 77-0255
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
S/n 87-0323
North American F-100D Super Sabre
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
S/n 55-3595
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
Port of Subs
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.2 mi
East Craig Road, Las Vegas
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00
Farmer Boys
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
4450 North Lamb Boulevard, Las Vegas
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Where to stay10
Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas - Nellis
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
4035 North Nellis Boulevard, Las Vegas
Nellis Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
5941 Fitzgerald Boulevard, Nellis Air Force Base
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging10
Maverik Truck and RV
Gas station · 1.6 mi
5450 East Tropical Parkway, North Las Vegas
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare1
Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
Hospital · 0.4 mi
4700 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Nellis Air Force Base
Map of Nellis AFB
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 41°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 49°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 55°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 101°F | 73°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 106°F | 79°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 104°F | 78°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 97°F | 70°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 57°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Las Vegas (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-07-05: Carpenter 1 Fire (Fire)
- 2010-07-01: Cathedral Fire (Fire)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-06-24: Good Springs Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nellis Air Force Base (LSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- North Las Vegas 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Sunrise Manor 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Winchester 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Whitney 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Las Vegas 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Paradise 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Spring Valley 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Henderson 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Summerlin South 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Enterprise 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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