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Weather & Climate in Austin, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Austin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,542 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,542 ft (1,994 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4975°N, 117.0740°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lander County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 114 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.8 / 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 Moderate |
| 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)
Earthquake History
459 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 10, 2019 | 44 km E of Austin, Nevada | M4.6 | 44 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 45 km E of Austin, Nevada | M4.5 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 34 km E of Crescent Valley, Nevada | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2019 | 63 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada | M4.2 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 47 km SW of Eureka, Nevada | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1999 | 68 km SE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 54 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 35 km ESE of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 36 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 1992 | Nevada | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2010 | 27 km NNW of Mina, Nevada | M4.1 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Nevada | M4.1 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 12km NNW of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 11 km | 4 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 59 km ENE of Fallon Station, Nevada | M4.0 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 49 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M4.0 | 49 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 14 km NE of Eureka, Nevada | M4.0 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 1990 | 12 km NW of Mina, Nevada | M3.9 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jan 2, 2014 | 26 km NW of Gabbs, Nevada | M3.9 | 102 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 2019 | 48 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M3.9 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 73 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada | M3.9 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 23 km NNE of Hawthorne, Nevada | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 3, 2018 | EF0 | 7 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2014 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2006 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NEW PASS COMPLEX (NEW PASS-ANTELOPE) (172,226 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | NEW PASS COMPLEX (NEW PASS-ANTELOPE) | 172,226 | 47 km |
| 2007 | ANTELOPE COMPLEX | 130,150 | 69 km |
| 1999 | EUREKA COMPLEX (TRAIL CANYON) | 106,236 | 69 km |
| 2000 | TWIN PEAKS | 36,801 | 63 km |
| 2012 | GILBERT | 29,792 | 40 km |
| 2017 | DRAW | 27,073 | 70 km |
| 2012 | WALL | 17,274 | 60 km |
| 1985 | COTTONWOOD | 16,877 | 70 km |
| 1999 | SANDSPRGS | 16,246 | 97 km |
| 2017 | TUNGSTEN | 14,872 | 62 km |
| 2017 | COTTONWOOD | 14,424 | 97 km |
| 2000 | BEOWAWE | 14,253 | 97 km |
| 1985 | TABLE 2 | 12,711 | 100 km |
| 2012 | FRAISER | 11,583 | 84 km |
| 2009 | HOYT | 11,533 | 52 km |
| 1999 | CEDAR 2 | 8,588 | 63 km |
| 1999 | MOSES COMPLEX (BLITZ) | 7,785 | 77 km |
| 1986 | GRASS VAL | 7,777 | 39 km |
| 2000 | WALL CANYON | 7,420 | 89 km |
| 2006 | GAP | 7,143 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Austin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.7").