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Golden Valley, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,184
Population
328/sq mi density
$102,757
Median Income
$49,137 per capita
$514,700
Home Value
$429,856 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
488
Violent Crime/100K
2,892 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$102,757 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$514,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Golden Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6178°N, 119.8231°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 173 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Golden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.3").