Pahrump, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
45,811
Population
139/sq mi density
$58,560
Median Income
$32,553 per capita
$283,400
Home Value
$366,137 Zillow
$1,152
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,560 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$283,400 home value, $1,152/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pahrump enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. The area receives 100.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,631 ft (802 m) |
| Area | 301.9 sq mi (781.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2240°N, 115.9967°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 64.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 24.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 40 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0504 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Pahrump has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.1").