Henderson NV weather by month

July is the hottest month, with a normal high of 104.5°F at the Las Vegas airport. December is the coolest, with a normal high of 56.9°F.

Normal monthly highs and lows, Las Vegas airport, 1991-2020 (°F)

Source: National Weather Service Las Vegas temperature overview, 1991-2020 normals from NOAA NCEI, read September 29, 2026.

Trails and parks: lit trail hours and mileage

The City of Henderson says it operates 77 parks, and its lit trails are open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The city also reports more than 300 miles of trails and 8 recreation centers. The River Mountains Loop Trail connects Henderson, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam, according to the city’s Bike Henderson maps page. Before you commit to a neighborhood, look at which park or trail sits closest to it.

Monsoon moisture in the Mojave Desert, July and August

The National Weather Service says monsoon moisture typically reaches the Mojave Desert in July and August. Las Vegas averages 4.18 inches of rain a year, wettest in February (0.80 in) and driest in June (0.04 in).

Budget: no state income tax, 8.375% sales tax

The Nevada Department of Taxation says the state does not impose a state income tax on individuals. The same department lists the Clark County sales tax rate at 8.375%, effective January 1, 2020.

Property tax is the piece to study next. The Henderson property tax rate guide walks through Clark County rates, exemptions, and appeals.

Between the 2022 and 2023 tax filing years, IRS migration data shows 52,618 households (88,276 people, counted as tax exemptions) moved to Clark County from elsewhere, while 45,601 households (79,348 people) left. That is a county figure, not a Henderson one, and it covers those filing years only.

If you would rather build than buy resale, RECN Group, eXp Realty has an overview of new home construction Nevada.

How Henderson prices move against the wider Las Vegas market

The FHFA House Price Index shows home prices across the Las Vegas-Henderson metro up 2.8% year over year in 2026 Q2.

Inside the city, Zillow’s Home Value Index put the typical Henderson home at $479,263 in August 2026, down 2.4% from a year earlier. That is a Zillow typical value for all homes in the middle tier, not a median sale price. For sold-price context, read our breakdown of the Henderson median home price.

Zillow’s Observed Rent Index put typical Henderson rent at $1,806 a month in August 2026. Data provided by Zillow Group.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey shows Henderson issued 1,484 single-family permits this year through August, against 2,016 in the same months last year.

What homes sold for, by master plan

Southfork’s median recorded sale is $636,997 against $382,499 in South Valley Ranch. A master plan is a large planned community built around its own set of amenities. These medians cover only the plans measured and only the sales recorded, not the whole city.

Median recorded sale by Henderson master plan (new and resale), measured September 20, 2026

Source: Clark County Assessor, recorded sales (public record), September 20, 2026.

Small sample sizes, like the 6 sales in Cornerstone, can swing a median. Treat each row as a snapshot, not a price for your future home.

Lake Las Vegas: two parks and 446 residential permits in 12 months

Mountain Lake Park has BBQ grills, horse facilities and a playground. Terrazza Park has BBQ grills, basketball, and a playground.

Del Webb at Lake Las Vegas is a 55+ community that is still selling new homes. Its sales center shows 11 model homes and is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting prices are $434,990, $599,990 and $756,990 for the three collections, as of September 24, 2026, per delwebb.com.

The city’s project data, as of September 28, 2026, lists the next phase of Mountain Lake Park as on hold, with a due date of June 2033. A due date on a hold is not a promise, so ask the city before you count on it.

The city also reports 446 residential permits issued in Lake Las Vegas in the last 12 months. Check the community’s association documents for rules before you buy. See our guide to living near the lake.

What to check before you compare Summerlin with Henderson

Summerlin South is an unincorporated town administered by Clark County, per Clark County Comprehensive Planning, not a City of Henderson neighborhood. If Summerlin is on your comparison list, confirm which city and county serve any address you look at, then read the community’s own association documents.

For prices, pull recent sales from the Clark County Assessor. Compare the same kind of numbers on both sides, such as recorded sales against recorded sales.

MacDonald Highlands: what the developer says about the setting

MacDonald Highlands sits in the foothills of the McCullough Mountains in Henderson, and its 18-hole DragonRidge golf course is one of the community’s main features, according to the community’s developer, MacDonald Highlands.

Before you rely on any community features, rules, or building activity, confirm them with the community’s association or the City of Henderson’s permit records directly. For a wider look at the high end of the market, see our guide to Henderson luxury homes.

Questions people ask

Where is Henderson, Nevada?

Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada. The City of Henderson calls itself Nevada’s second largest city, with more than 359,000 residents. The River Mountains Loop Trail links Henderson with Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, per the city.

What is the temperature in Henderson, Nevada?

Summers are hot. The National Weather Service puts the normal July average high at 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit at the Las Vegas airport, with a record of 120 on July 7, 2024. Winters are cooler: the airport’s 1991-2020 normal high is 56.9 degrees in December, and the normal low is 39.6. These are Las Vegas airport readings, not a Henderson gauge.

What does it cost to live in Henderson?

Living costs in Henderson start with taxes: the Nevada Department of Taxation says the state does not impose a state income tax on individuals. The Clark County sales tax rate is 8.375%, effective January 1, 2020, per the same department. Zillow’s Observed Rent Index put typical Henderson rent at $1,806 a month in August 2026, and the Zillow typical home value was $479,263. Data provided by Zillow Group.

What is the median home price in Henderson?

Zillow’s Home Value Index put the typical Henderson home at $479,263 in August 2026, down 2.4% from a year earlier. That is a typical value for all homes in the middle tier, not a median sale price. Data provided by Zillow Group.

How many people live in Henderson?

Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city, with more than 359,000 residents, and it was incorporated in 1953, per the City of Henderson.

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Written by RECN Group with help from AI tools, checked against the sources linked above.

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