Weather & Climate in Caliente, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caliente experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,127 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,127 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6458°N, 114.4929°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | St George Regional (SGU) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
617 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 2, 1992 | 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah | M5.9 | 107 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M5.3 | 42 km | 4 km |
| Aug 4, 1992 | 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.6 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.5 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M4.4 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2008 | 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada | M4.3 | 39 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2002 | 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.3 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah | M4.2 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada | M4.2 | 22 km | 3 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 9 km S of Alamo, Nevada | M4.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 115 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.1 | 48 km | 7 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 32 km S of Caliente, Nevada | M4.1 | 36 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 17 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada | M4.1 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 28 km NW of Rachel, Nevada | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 31, 2000 | EF1 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1986 | EF1 | 74 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2012 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | 30 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1998 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1967 | EF0 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 161 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) (327,156 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) | 327,156 | 48 km |
| 2005 | DELAMAR | 172,390 | 48 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (MEADOW VALLEY) | 150,019 | 55 km |
| 2020 | MEADOW VALLEY | 59,254 | 50 km |
| 2005 | WESTSIDE COMPLEX | 58,767 | 74 km |
| 2006 | JARVIS | 49,636 | 90 km |
| 1994 | GREGERSON | 41,233 | 54 km |
| 2012 | DEL FIRE | 39,029 | 57 km |
| 2004 | HAWKINS | 34,259 | 58 km |
| 2003 | APEX | 31,000 | 81 km |
| 1993 | MEADOW | 30,199 | 50 km |
| 2006 | BULL COMPLEX | 27,458 | 55 km |
| 2020 | TWIN | 24,791 | 48 km |
| 2006 | HAMBLY | 23,841 | 49 km |
| 2006 | RANGE | 23,506 | 48 km |
| 1999 | DELAMAR | 22,689 | 56 km |
| 1996 | RAINBOW COMPLEX (MULE) | 17,858 | 93 km |
| 2006 | COVE MOUNTAIN | 17,746 | 70 km |
| 2004 | SQUARE COMPLEX | 17,413 | 64 km |
| 1984 | SEAMEN 1 | 16,689 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Caliente has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.4").