Weather & Climate in Amargosa Valley, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amargosa Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,364 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,364 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 98.7 sq mi (255.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5434°N, 116.4839°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 131 km | 11 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada | M5.8 | 25 km | 9 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1995 | 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California | M5.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA | M5.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 17km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 124 km | -2 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 1996 | 16km N of Ridgecrest, California | M5.2 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.0 | 124 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1964 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1991 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1987 | EF0 | 21 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1986 | EF0 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 101 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARPENTER 1 (27,879 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | CARPENTER 1 | 27,879 | 86 km |
| 2021 | CHERRYWOOD | 25,489 | 60 km |
| 2005 | AIR FORCE | 20,456 | 43 km |
| 2006 | BEATTY | 18,846 | 47 km |
| 1988 | USAF 4 | 14,702 | 84 km |
| 2021 | SOUTHERN BENCH | 14,385 | 90 km |
| 2017 | TIMBER PEAK | 10,651 | 48 km |
| 2006 | CALICO | 9,274 | 60 km |
| 1988 | DOE 1 | 6,884 | 46 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 6,559 | 86 km |
| 2000 | HAPPY | 5,987 | 74 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 5,585 | 86 km |
| 2020 | TIMBER MOUNTAIN | 4,608 | 62 km |
| 2002 | LOST CABIN | 4,555 | 90 km |
| 2005 | KINGSTON | 3,739 | 96 km |
| 2006 | BULLFROG | 3,614 | 58 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 3,490 | 51 km |
| 2011 | TIMBER | 3,343 | 58 km |
| 2006 | SAWTOOTH | 3,047 | 56 km |
| 2020 | AREA-16 | 3,006 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Amargosa Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 44°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.1").