Zephyr Cove, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Carson City County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
574
Population
271/sq mi density
$120,795
Median Income
$128,408 per capita
$1,234,600
Home Value
$1,543,985 Zillow
$1,792
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$120,795 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,234,600 home value, $1,792/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Zephyr Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,281 ft (2,219 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0133°N, 119.9236°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Carson City County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 137 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 155 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Zephyr Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").