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Smith Valley, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Douglas County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,618
Population
16/sq mi density
$48,194
Median Income
$42,569 per capita
$691,900
Home Value
$303,448 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,194 median income, 0.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$691,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Smith Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,770 ft (1,454 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7869°N, 119.3687°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.9 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 92 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 113 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Smith Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.5").