Kingston, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Lander County County
2.2
/5.0
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Fair
119
Population
29/sq mi density
$150,000
Home Value
$120,811 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 63.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,951 ft (1,814 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2101°N, 117.0679°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lander County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 130 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.8 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | 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 (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 159 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 | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").