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Montello, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
82
Population
200/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
2,678
Violent Crime/100K
3,585 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,678 violent crimes/100K (605% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Montello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,891 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2670°N, 114.1971°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Elko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0503 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Montello has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.6").