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Baker, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · White Pine County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
16
Population
18/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,678
Violent Crime/100K
3,585 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,678 violent crimes/100K (605% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,271 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0187°N, 114.1210°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | White Pine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Baker has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.4").