Nixon, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 67.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 7.1 Inches. 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 | 25.1 °F | 46.4 °F | 0.99 in. |
| February | 27.5 °F | 50.5 °F | 0.89 in. |
| March | 32.0 °F | 59.1 °F | 0.74 in. |
| April | 34.6 °F | 64.5 °F | 0.62 in. |
| May | 45.4 °F | 73.1 °F | 0.88 in. |
| June | 50.9 °F | 84.6 °F | 0.54 in. |
| July | 60.0 °F | 93.0 °F | 0.18 in. |
| August | 58.3 °F | 91.3 °F | 0.2 in. |
| September | 49.9 °F | 82.9 °F | 0.24 in. |
| October | 38.7 °F | 69.4 °F | 0.48 in. |
| November | 29.2 °F | 54.1 °F | 0.72 in. |
| December | 23.8 °F | 45.9 °F | 0.65 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 67.9 °F | 7.13 in. |
| 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 : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |