Winnemucca, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Humboldt County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,391
Population
859/sq mi density
$80,844
Median Income
$43,633 per capita
$290,500
Home Value
$355,630 Zillow
$969
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
706
Violent Crime/100K
1,339 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,844 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,500 home value, $969/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
706 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnemucca 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. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,430 ft (1,350 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9644°N, 117.7246°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Winnemucca has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.1").