Weather & Climate in Carlin, NV

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

Carlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,945 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,945 ft (1,507 m)
Area	10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density	207/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7190°N, 116.1080°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Elko County County
Nearest Airport	Elko Regional (EKO) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 25.8"

Wettest Month (May) 1.18"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.5 / 100
Community Resilience	3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

546 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 21, 2008	8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M5.9	114 km	8 km
Feb 21, 2008	10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M5.1	116 km	0 km
Aug 30, 2025	51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	M4.8	69 km	8 km
Feb 22, 2008	4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M4.8	110 km	11 km
Aug 31, 2021	25 km S of Wells, Nevada	M4.7	97 km	7 km
Feb 21, 2008	4 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.6	110 km	13 km
Feb 21, 2008	5 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.6	111 km	7 km
Sep 10, 2019	44 km E of Austin, Nevada	M4.6	136 km	9 km
Jul 19, 2023	45 km E of Austin, Nevada	M4.5	139 km	4 km
May 16, 1997	43 km ESE of Lamoille, Nevada	M4.4	95 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2001	36 km NNW of Osino, Nevada	M4.3	60 km	0 km
Feb 22, 2008	5 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.3	111 km	12 km
Feb 23, 2008	9 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.3	115 km	11 km
Apr 17, 1997	34 km E of Crescent Valley, Nevada	M4.3	39 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2008	16 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	121 km	10 km
Feb 21, 2008	5 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	111 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2008	6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	111 km	9 km
Feb 27, 2008	13 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	119 km	9 km
Feb 24, 2008	6 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	112 km	0 km
Feb 25, 2008	6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	111 km	8 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.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2023	EF1	68 km	1.2 mi	0
May 5, 1994	EF1	69 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1987	EF1	55 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1962	EF1	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2021	EF0	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 2014	EF0	37 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	30 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	34 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2012	EF0	3 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2009	EF0	99 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2004	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
May 16, 1996	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1993	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1992	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 4, 1991	EF0	39 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1987	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1987	EF0	93 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1983	EF0	34 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINTERS (242,873 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	WINTERS	242,873	92 km
2017	ROOSTERS COMB	217,510	50 km
1999	SADLER COMPLEX	183,908	44 km
2006	CHARLESTON	154,036	98 km
2017	SNOWSTORM	153,561	98 km
2006	SHEEP	153,116	56 km
2016	HOT POT	120,015	77 km
2011	INDIAN CREEK	115,891	47 km
1999	EUREKA COMPLEX (TRAIL CANYON)	106,236	93 km
2006	AMAZON	105,310	88 km
2005	ESMERALDA	101,118	64 km
2001	SHEEP	85,110	58 km
2006	SUZIE	81,760	14 km
2001	BUFFALO COMPLEX (HOT LAKE)	73,798	66 km
1999	CLOVER	72,638	80 km
2007	RED HOUSE COMPLEX	65,594	5 km
2018	SHEEP CREEK	58,483	58 km
1999	FRENCHIE	55,277	36 km
2011	CHUKKAR CANYON	50,449	20 km
1999	ROSE	48,365	19 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.0 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in
October	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Carlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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