Nelson, Nevada
Nelson: Situated in the arid Eldorado Canyon of Clark County at an elevation of 2,976 feet, this unincorporated community lies south of Las Vegas.
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Clark in the U.S. state of Nevada.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| State | Nevada (United States) |
| County | Clark County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7080,-114.8247 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 10:57:53 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Nelson is located at 35°42'29"N 114°49'29"W (35.7080400, -114.8247000).
Nelson map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Nelson, NV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441900 | Nevada State College | Henderson (NV) | 89002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Nelson, NV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVT | Las Vegas, NV | 6675 Gilespie Street | BUS |
| LAS | Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada | 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd | BUS |
| LVS | Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada | 200 South Main St. | BUS |
| LNV | Laughlin, Nevada | 2121 S. Casino Dr. | BUS |
| KNG | Kingman | 106 4th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Nelson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Searchligh Post Office | Searchlight (NV) | 89046 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Nelson, Michigan township in Saginaw County, Michigan. with a population of 5,142 people.
- Nelson, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America. with a population of 3,140 people.
- Nelson, Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,395 people.
Other cities in Clark County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clark County , NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 646,790 | The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
| Henderson | 329,172 | The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
| North Las Vegas | 260,098 | A city located in Clark County, Nevada. |
| Paradise | 223,167 | Town in Nevada, USA |
| Sunrise Manor | 189,372 | Census designated place |
| Spring Valley | 178,395 | Village in New York, United States |
| Whitney | 38,585 | Art museum in New York City |
| Winchester | 27,978 | Nevada township |
| Mesquite | 20,438 | City in Nevada |
| Boulder City | 16,207 | City in Clark County, Nevada |
| Laughlin | 7,323 | Census designated place |
| Moapa Valley | 6,924 | City in Nevada, United States of America |
| Sandy Valley | 2,051 | City in Nevada, United States of America |
| Bunkerville | 1,303 | City in Nevada, United States of America |