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Nevada's climate information hub

A public service department within the Department of Geography at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, the Nevada State Climate Office (NSCO) provides timely, accurate and relevant information and education about weather and climate and their impacts for everyone who lives, works or recreates in Nevada. NSCO provides access to information, conducts research and engages with people throughout the state.

Learn about Nevada's climate
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Where to find the Nevada State Climate Office

The main office of the Nevada State Climate Office is located on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV campus. NSCO has affiliates located at Nevada System of Higher Education campuses across the state. If you have questions about Nevada's climate, email us at climate@unr.edu or call (775) 784-6999. Our team is always happy to help!

Our mission and activities

Conduct research on Nevada's weather and climate.
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Educate about weather, climate and climate change.
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Connect people with information.
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Translate science to make it usable.
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Latest news from the Nevada State Climate Office

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Heat wave breaks March monthly high temperature records in Nevada

Double whammy of low snowpack and record high temperatures may foreshadow drought conditions and elevated fire risk, climate and wildfire experts agree

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Reno-Sparks Heat Mapping Project releases detailed urban heat data | El proyecto de mapeo de calor de Reno-Sparks publica datos detallados sobre el calor urbano

Summer 2024 data collection effort results provide stakeholders with maps of region’s urban heat island

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New Nevada State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs

With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights