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Weather & Climate in Baker, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,271 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,271 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0187°N, 114.1210°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | White Pine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 30, 2019 | 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada | M4.2 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 1992 | Nevada | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah | M4.1 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah | M3.9 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah | M3.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2015 | 27 km W of Preston, Nevada | M3.9 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Apr 10, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Milford, Utah | M3.9 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 42 km WNW of Preston, Nevada | M3.8 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 33 km ESE of Eureka, Nevada | M3.8 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 25 km WNW of Preston, Nevada | M3.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 23 km W of Preston, Nevada | M3.8 | 105 km | 9 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 53 km SSE of Eureka, Nevada | M3.7 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 46 km SSE of Eureka, Nevada | M3.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 62 km SSW of Lund, Nevada | M3.7 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 7 km E of Panaca, Nevada | M3.7 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2001 | 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M3.6 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 22 km WNW of Ruth, Nevada | M3.6 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 7 km E of Panaca, Nevada | M3.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 21, 2012 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1988 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1987 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1982 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1977 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1975 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1967 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1967 | EF0 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANTELOPE (20,624 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | ANTELOPE | 20,624 | 94 km |
| 1996 | RAINBOW COMPLEX (MULE) | 17,858 | 82 km |
| 2000 | COYOTE | 16,273 | 81 km |
| 2014 | HAMPTON | 11,675 | 29 km |
| 2012 | NORTH SCHELL | 11,652 | 77 km |
| 1997 | TABLE | 8,638 | 79 km |
| 2020 | BROWN | 8,445 | 79 km |
| 2012 | EGAN | 7,242 | 78 km |
| 1989 | DELMUE | 6,670 | 78 km |
| 2020 | GRAY HILL | 6,152 | 66 km |
| 2012 | WHITE ROCK | 5,603 | 99 km |
| 2020 | MILLER | 4,951 | 73 km |
| 2012 | RANGE | 4,882 | 65 km |
| 2013 | BLACK | 4,798 | 21 km |
| 1985 | GEYSER 2 | 4,755 | 79 km |
| 1987 | BASSET | 4,742 | 56 km |
| 2016 | STRAWBERRY | 4,507 | 14 km |
| 1984 | MCCOY | 4,101 | 51 km |
| 1996 | FRISCOPEAK | 3,970 | 95 km |
| 2006 | KICKSMILLER | 3,307 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Baker has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.4").