Spanish Springs, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
17,512
Population
315/sq mi density
$121,250
Median Income
$55,044 per capita
$600,000
Home Value
$523,431 Zillow
$1,905
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,905/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spanish Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,735 ft (1,443 m) |
| Area | 56.0 sq mi (145.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6550°N, 119.6688°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 182 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Spanish Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.3").