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Searchlight, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
329
Population
85/sq mi density
$128,200
Home Value
$265,898 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
906 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Searchlight enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,551 ft (1,082 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4554°N, 114.9204°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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: Uinkaret Field (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Searchlight has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").