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Imlay, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Pershing County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
121 Population 101/sq mi density
$38,804 Median Income $15,275 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 1,719 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,804 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Imlay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,230 ft (1,289 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates40.6581°N, 118.1441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPershing County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
117 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.4"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (May) 0.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.4 / 100
Community Resilience0.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 30, 2025 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M4.8 131 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 127 km
Dec 2, 1996 9 km N of Sutcliffe, Nevada M4.4 140 km
Jul 20, 2010 12 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada M4.2 143 km
Nov 19, 2000 17 km WSW of Empire, Nevada M4.2 118 km
Apr 19, 1999 68 km SE of Lovelock, Nevada M4.1 108 km
Sep 28, 2011 54 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada M4.1 78 km
Apr 28, 2019 Nevada M4.1 112 km
Apr 6, 1992 12km NNW of Austin, Nevada M4.1 147 km
Apr 28, 2019 49 km NW of Austin, Nevada M4.0 111 km
Aug 30, 2025 61 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada M4.0 136 km
Mar 31, 2025 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M4.0 134 km
May 17, 1993 59 km ENE of Fallon Station, Nevada M4.0 119 km
Sep 11, 2012 26 km SSE of Paradise Valley, Nevada M3.9 89 km
Jun 13, 2008 25 km WSW of Empire, Nevada M3.9 126 km
May 14, 2016 8 km W of Gerlach, Nevada M3.9 110 km
Jul 4, 1998 20 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada M3.9 141 km
Mar 31, 2000 32 km NW of Carlin, Nevada M3.9 147 km
May 7, 2019 48 km NW of Austin, Nevada M3.9 111 km
May 14, 2025 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada M3.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2018 EF0 71 km 0
May 11, 2018 EF0 76 km 0
Apr 24, 2011 EF0 34 km 0
Jun 27, 2004 EF0 61 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 56 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 74 km 0
Aug 29, 2003 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DUN GLENN COMPLEX (POKER BROWN) (236,451 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 DUN GLENN COMPLEX (POKER BROWN) 236,451 36 km
1999 SOMBRERO 128,143 55 km
1985 AMAX 1 92,482 65 km
2001 SPAULDING 76,332 35 km
1996 UPPER HUMBOLDT COMPLEX (DUTCH FLAT) 71,058 85 km
2007 TUNGSTEN 58,367 16 km
2001 UNNAMED 55,255 47 km
1985 DIXIE 41,704 66 km
1985 JUNGORD 40,729 48 km
2013 CRESCENT DUNE 36,771 55 km
1996 WINNEMUCCA COMPLEX (BLOODY RUN) 35,380 68 km
2011 EDEN VALLEY 35,349 79 km
2011 HOT SPRINGS 35,054 97 km
1999 CORRIDOR COMPLEX (LONE BUTTE) 33,570 77 km
1999 DUN GLENN COMPLEX (COSGRAVE) 31,780 17 km
1999 IZZENHOOD 28,424 100 km
2006 SAGE 28,092 44 km
1985 DOUBLEH 26,856 97 km
1996 WINNEMUCCA COMPLEX (WINNEMUCCA) 25,594 51 km
1994 MOORE 24,435 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Imlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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