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Golconda, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Humboldt County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
228
Population
135/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
1,719 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Golconda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,424 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9521°N, 117.4997°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 90 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Golconda has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.3").