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Weather & Climate in Beatty, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beatty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3,633 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,633 ft (1,107 m) |
| Area | 174.1 sq mi (451.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9962°N, 116.7235°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 108 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
3,359 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada | M5.8 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 20km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.4 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 27km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.3 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.2 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 122 km | -2 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA | M5.2 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 30km E of Coso Junction, California | M5.0 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.0 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M5.0 | 61 km | 0 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 19km E of Little Lake, CA | M5.0 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2019 | 18km E of Little Lake, CA | M4.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 28km ENE of Little Lake, California | M4.9 | 132 km | -1 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 17km NE of Olancha, CA | M4.9 | 123 km | 2 km |
| May 19, 1993 | 49km E of Big Pine, California | M4.9 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 15km E of Little Lake, CA | M4.8 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 51 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada | M4.8 | 50 km | 17 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 |
| Aug 6, 1992 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1991 | EF0 | 41 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1987 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 8, 1974 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 65 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRYWOOD (25,489 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | CHERRYWOOD | 25,489 | 30 km |
| 2005 | AIR FORCE | 20,456 | 23 km |
| 2006 | BEATTY | 18,846 | 14 km |
| 1986 | USAF 2 | 17,410 | 88 km |
| 1988 | USAF 4 | 14,702 | 32 km |
| 2021 | SOUTHERN BENCH | 14,385 | 62 km |
| 2017 | TIMBER PEAK | 10,651 | 25 km |
| 1988 | DOE 1 | 6,884 | 25 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 6,559 | 34 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 5,585 | 81 km |
| 2020 | TIMBER MOUNTAIN | 4,608 | 23 km |
| 2006 | BULLFROG | 3,614 | 22 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 3,490 | 41 km |
| 2011 | TIMBER | 3,343 | 29 km |
| 2006 | SAWTOOTH | 3,047 | 12 km |
| 2020 | AREA-16 | 3,006 | 50 km |
| 2017 | TOLICHA PEAK | 2,179 | 37 km |
| 2018 | AREA 19 | 1,989 | 51 km |
| 1995 | DOENTS1 | 1,826 | 43 km |
| 2004 | LONGSTREET | 1,628 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Beatty has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.2").