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Sutcliffe, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
366 Population 37/sq mi density
$32,037 Median Income $28,144 per capita
$613 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
327 Violent Crime/100K 2,653 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$32,037 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sutcliffe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,574 ft (1,394 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates39.9461°N, 119.6305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyStorey County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience8.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

2,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 125 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 125 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 129 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 86 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 128 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 130 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 54 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 136 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 126 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 54 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 54 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 137 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 138 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 82 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 82 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 135 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 80 km
Dec 12, 1996 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.6 143 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 134 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 49 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 49 km 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 23 km 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 40 km 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 33 km 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 39 km 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 46 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 46 km 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 58 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 50 km 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 68 km 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF0 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 80 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RUSH (306,811 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RUSH 306,811 83 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 47 km
2017 TRUCKEE 98,411 42 km
2017 TOHAKUM 2 92,711 43 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 25 km
2001 OBSERVATION 67,432 99 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 99 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 83 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 20 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 62 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 20 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 50 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 60 km
2016 TULE 35,341 7 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 41 km
2020 NORTH 34,120 32 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 55 km
2020 SHEEP 29,150 99 km
2007 ANTELOPE COMPLEX (WHEELER) 23,108 84 km
2001 FISH 21,860 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Sutcliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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