Amargosa Valley, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Inyo County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,408
Population
14/sq mi density
$55,573
Median Income
$24,497 per capita
$780
Median Rent
13.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,573 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amargosa Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,364 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 98.7 sq mi (255.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5434°N, 116.4839°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 101 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Amargosa Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 44°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.1").