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Tonopah, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Esmeralda County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,938
Population
209/sq mi density
$37,922
Median Income
$32,113 per capita
$182,000
Home Value
$162,292 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,922 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tonopah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,126 ft (1,867 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0822°N, 117.2246°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Esmeralda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 164 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 120 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 158 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 161 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Tonopah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.7") and December the driest (0.3").