Best Time to See Centipedes in Nevada
April, March and May is the best time to see centipedes in Nevada. Based on 429 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when centipedes are most active across the year in Nevada.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 22, 2026.
Strigamia bothriopus · Judy Gallagher CC BY-SA
Common Desert Centipede · Public domain CC0
Common Desert Centipede · Evrytte Carlson CC BY
429 verified observations of centipedes in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When centipedes are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
April
88 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 1.9% |
| February | 27 | 6.3% |
| Marchpeak | 62 | 14.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 88 | 20.5% |
| Maypeak | 59 | 13.8% |
| June | 54 | 12.6% |
| July | 20 | 4.7% |
| August | 27 | 6.3% |
| September | 30 | 7% |
| October | 29 | 6.8% |
| November | 14 | 3.3% |
| December | 11 | 2.6% |
Centipedes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Desert Centipede | 188 |
| House Centipede | 50 |
| Brown Centipede | 16 |
| Strigamia | 4 |
| Lamyctes | 4 |
| Garden Lithobius | 4 |
| Western Fire Centipede | 3 |
| Big-leg Centipede | 3 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Nevada
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when centipedes are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for centipedes sit around 21 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.2" |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 0.9" |
| Marbest time | 37°F | 21°F | 1.6" |
| Aprbest time | 51°F | 31°F | 0.6" |
| Maybest time | 60°F | 39°F | 1.1" |
| Jun | 72°F | 50°F | 0.3" |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 0.3" |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 1.2" |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 0.6" |
| Oct | 57°F | 36°F | 0.2" |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 0.8" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.2" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Nevada. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of centipedes in Nevada peak in April, when 88 of the year's 429 verified observations are logged — about 20.5% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, March and May.
The quietest stretch is January and December, when centipedes are hardest to find — January sees just 8 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The centipedes you are most likely to encounter in Nevada are Common Desert Centipede, House Centipede and Brown Centipede — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see centipedes in Nevada
- Death Valley National Park — National Park
- Great Basin National Park — National Park
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument — National Monument
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Old Spanish National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see centipedes in Nevada?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, March and May, based on 429 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are centipedes hardest to see in Nevada?+
January is the quietest month for centipedes in Nevada, with only 8 verified records.
Are centipedes active year-round in Nevada?+
Centipedes are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Nevada, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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