Weather & Climate in Cal-Nev-Ari, NV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cal-Nev-Ari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°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 7.8 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 2,548 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,548 ft (777 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	101/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2996°N, 114.8777°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.1 / 100
Community Resilience	6.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 16, 1999	The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake	M7.1	148 km	14 km
Oct 16, 1999	13km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M5.8	146 km	14 km
Oct 22, 1999	28km NW of Ludlow, California	M5.0	148 km	0 km
Oct 21, 1999	27km NW of Ludlow, California	M5.0	146 km	0 km
Oct 16, 1999	25km S of Ludlow, CA	M5.0	150 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2002	13km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.8	138 km	4 km
Oct 16, 1999	17km W of Ludlow, CA	M4.7	149 km	1 km
Oct 16, 1999	12km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.6	145 km	0 km
Oct 16, 1999	19km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.6	144 km	5 km
Oct 25, 1999	14km SSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.6	146 km	-1 km
Oct 16, 1999	11km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	144 km	-1 km
Oct 16, 1999	18km W of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	150 km	5 km
Oct 21, 1999	27km NW of Ludlow, California	M4.5	146 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2000	14km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	141 km	3 km
Oct 19, 1999	17km W of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	149 km	6 km
Oct 16, 1999	18km SSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	149 km	-1 km
Oct 16, 1999	17km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	143 km	-1 km
Nov 14, 1999	26km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.4	148 km	5 km
Oct 16, 1999	21km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.4	143 km	-1 km
Oct 16, 1999	15km SW of Ludlow, CA	M4.4	148 km	-1 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001	EF1	50 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	63 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	100 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 1983	EF1	71 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 2016	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2010	EF0	83 km	1.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1998	EF0	43 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 1997	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 1972	EF0	87 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (198 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	YORK	94,736	30 km
2005	HACKBERRY COMPLEX	69,967	46 km
2020	DOME	43,628	65 km
2005	GOODSPRINGS	33,448	87 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	47 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	49 km
2005	TWIN MILLS	12,244	46 km
2006	BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	8,974	43 km
1994	FORT PIUTE	6,350	14 km
1994	COYOTE	6,154	74 km
2015	WILLOW	6,084	60 km
2013	DEAN PEAK	5,846	94 km
1994	WARM	5,100	65 km
1995	SENATOR II	5,019	83 km
1995	ICEHOUSE	4,570	58 km
2006	SECRET	4,537	51 km
1994	LIBERTY	4,222	64 km
2002	VOCK CYN	3,668	69 km
1993	JUNCTION	3,297	52 km
1998	SOUTH DIKE	3,148	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
May	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
June	83°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	85°F (29°C)	0.7 in
August	87°F (30°C)	1.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in
October	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
November	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
December	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in

Cal-Nev-Ari has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 46°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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