Carson City, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Carson City County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
58,364
Population
404/sq mi density
$71,809
Median Income
$38,222 per capita
$426,700
Home Value
$501,614 Zillow
$1,172
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,809 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$426,700 home value, $1,172/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carson City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,649 ft (1,417 m) |
| Area | 157.2 sq mi (407.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1531°N, 119.7474°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Carson City County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 143 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 163 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Carson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.1").