Mountain City, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
13
Population
72/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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. 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 23.
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) |
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 | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Mountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.4").