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Rachel, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Nye County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
19
Population
4/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
777
Violent Crime/100K
2,401 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
777 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rachel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6414°N, 115.7681°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Nye County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 113 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Rachel has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.4").