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Mountain City, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13
Population
72/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
336
Violent Crime/100K
3,873 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 117.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,655 ft (1,724 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8373°N, 115.9633°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Elko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 71 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 190 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Mountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.7").