Nixon, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.2 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 181.1 Millimeters. Nixon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.8 °C | 8 °C | 25.15 mm |
| February | -2.5 °C | 10.3 °C | 22.61 mm |
| March | 0 °C | 15.1 °C | 18.8 mm |
| April | 1.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 15.75 mm |
| May | 7.4 °C | 22.8 °C | 22.35 mm |
| June | 10.5 °C | 29.2 °C | 13.72 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 33.9 °C | 4.57 mm |
| August | 14.6 °C | 32.9 °C | 5.08 mm |
| September | 9.9 °C | 28.3 °C | 6.1 mm |
| October | 3.7 °C | 20.8 °C | 12.19 mm |
| November | -1.6 °C | 12.3 °C | 18.29 mm |
| December | -4.6 °C | 7.7 °C | 16.51 mm |
| Annual | 4.2 °C | 20 °C | 181.12 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |