Grass Valley, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Pershing County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,216
Population
35/sq mi density
$95,852
Median Income
$44,470 per capita
$116,400
Home Value
$340,075 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$95,852 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Grass Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,425 ft (1,349 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7971°N, 117.7603°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pershing County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 103 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Grass Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.1").