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McDermitt, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Humboldt County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
42
Population
27/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
1,719 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McDermitt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,422 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9903°N, 117.7208°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 128 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 130 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
McDermitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.3").