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Climate
Located in Nye County, Pahrump's high desert temperatures in the summer can be in the 100s during the day, but it feels cooler because of the low humidity and wind. It ranges from the 60s to the 90s in the spring; 90s to the 60s in the fall; and in the winter, nights are cold, but days often warm up to the 50s.
Background
Pahrump is rapidly changing from farmlands to a resort town with record-breaking development. Around 10,000 homes were under construction in the valley in 2009.
Outdoor Activities
Trails in the high desert terrain are great for hiking and Pahrump is also popular for its rodeos and western shows, including the annual Wild West Extravaganza and its Fall Festival.
Casinos and Shopping
There are five full-service casinos in Pahrump and rapidly growing numbers of retail shops, restaurants and hotels.
Other Attractions
Pahrump has four golf courses, 20,000 acres of wetlands in nearby Amargosa Valley and the Ash Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, which features animals and plants found nowhere else.
