Lemmon Valley, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
4,385
Population
275/sq mi density
$91,132
Median Income
$41,367 per capita
$356,700
Home Value
$429,856 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,132 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$356,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lemmon 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. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,988 ft (1,520 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6874°N, 119.8332°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lemmon Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.2").