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Ruhenstroth, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Douglas County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,605 Population 567/sq mi density
$101,533 Median Income $51,712 per capita
$665,700 Home Value $591,725 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 660 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,533 median income, 0.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$665,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruhenstroth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,975 ft (1,516 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates38.8913°N, 119.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 9 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 46 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 105 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 131 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 132 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 125 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 130 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 74 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 13 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 45 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 19 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 54 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 79 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 20 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 73 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 58 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 59 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 18 km
Apr 26, 2008 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV M4.7 57 km
Sep 20, 2004 27 km NNW of Benton, California M4.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 79 km 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 44 km 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 30 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 35 km 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 37 km 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 44 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 75 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 79 km 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 74 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 74 km 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 83 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 56 km 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 71 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF0 33 km 0
Oct 1, 1972 EF0 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 100 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 114 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 134 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 CALDOR 226,583 56 km
2014 KING 99,070 74 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 89 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 21 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 90 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 98 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 58 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 79 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 72 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 83 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 42 km
2013 BISON 23,611 18 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 51 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 65 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 86 km
2020 NUMBERS 18,998 10 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 28 km
1985 HUNGRY VA3 18,177 95 km
2004 POWER 17,266 68 km
1984 INDIAN 16,990 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Ruhenstroth has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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