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Weather & Climate in Crescent Valley, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crescent Valley 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 4,823 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 | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4198°N, 116.5753°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Eureka County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very 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 | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
322 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 30, 2025 | 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M4.8 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 25 km S of Wells, Nevada | M4.7 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 44 km E of Austin, Nevada | M4.6 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 45 km E of Austin, Nevada | M4.5 | 101 km | 4 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 43 km ESE of Lamoille, Nevada | M4.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Osino, Nevada | M4.3 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 34 km E of Crescent Valley, Nevada | M4.3 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 47 km SW of Eureka, Nevada | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 35 km ESE of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 1992 | Nevada | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 54 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Apr 19, 1999 | 68 km SE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Nevada | M4.1 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 12km NNW of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 28 km SSW of Wells, Nevada | M4.0 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 49 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M4.0 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 14 km NE of Eureka, Nevada | M4.0 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M4.0 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 61 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada | M4.0 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2019 | 48 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M3.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1994 | EF1 | 39 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1962 | EF1 | 15 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2018 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2014 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1992 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 1991 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1987 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1983 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 96 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: ROOSTERS COMB (217,510 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | ROOSTERS COMB | 217,510 | 57 km |
| 1999 | SADLER COMPLEX | 183,908 | 55 km |
| 1999 | NEW PASS COMPLEX (NEW PASS-ANTELOPE) | 172,226 | 95 km |
| 2006 | SHEEP | 153,116 | 67 km |
| 2007 | ANTELOPE COMPLEX | 130,150 | 54 km |
| 2016 | HOT POT | 120,015 | 78 km |
| 2011 | INDIAN CREEK | 115,891 | 84 km |
| 1999 | EUREKA COMPLEX (TRAIL CANYON) | 106,236 | 53 km |
| 2005 | ESMERALDA | 101,118 | 87 km |
| 2001 | SHEEP | 85,110 | 44 km |
| 2006 | SUZIE | 81,760 | 65 km |
| 2001 | BUFFALO COMPLEX (HOT LAKE) | 73,798 | 78 km |
| 1999 | CLOVER | 72,638 | 80 km |
| 2007 | RED HOUSE COMPLEX | 65,594 | 56 km |
| 2018 | SHEEP CREEK | 58,483 | 48 km |
| 1999 | FRENCHIE | 55,277 | 16 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 55,255 | 94 km |
| 2011 | CHUKKAR CANYON | 50,449 | 49 km |
| 1999 | ROSE | 48,365 | 34 km |
| 2006 | BASCO | 47,655 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Crescent Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.4").