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Weather & Climate in Denio, NV

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

Denio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 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 4,208 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,208 ft (1,283 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates41.9889°N, 118.6375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
159 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience2.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

524 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Sep 14, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.7 83 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.6 83 km 10 km
Jul 27, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 82 km 11 km
Jan 22, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 83 km 12 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 133 km 9 km
Jul 22, 2004 Oregon M4.3 133 km 0 km
Aug 13, 2015 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 82 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 83 km 9 km
Jan 4, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 83 km 9 km
Jan 3, 2016 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 81 km 11 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.0 83 km 9 km
Jul 22, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.0 83 km 8 km
Jan 22, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M3.9 84 km 12 km
Jan 4, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M3.9 84 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2004 11 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M3.9 133 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2012 26 km SSE of Paradise Valley, Nevada M3.9 127 km 0 km
Jan 13, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M3.8 83 km 9 km
Jul 16, 2015 41 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M3.8 85 km 8 km
Aug 29, 2014 Nevada M3.8 83 km 2 km
Aug 1, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M3.8 83 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 1, 2019 EF0 80 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 84 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 2003 EF0 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 28, 1988 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 28, 1988 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diamond Craters (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 124 km
Jordan Craters Volcanic field 1,473 m (4,833 ft) -1250 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LONG DRAW (500,045 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 LONG DRAW 500,045 97 km
2012 HOLLOWAY 457,931 32 km
1985 AMAX 1 92,482 100 km
1999 JUNGO COMPLEX 77,045 28 km
1985 SENTINEL 74,645 66 km
2000 BILK CREEK COMPLEX (DOUBLE H) 69,694 68 km
2006 PUEBLO FIRE 67,854 39 km
2001 UPPER WILLOW 40,996 91 km
1999 BADGER 40,247 61 km
1985 WILDER 39,482 12 km
1985 ANGEL 38,451 69 km
2012 LONG CANYON 36,997 67 km
2000 BEATY BUTTE 32,694 68 km
2006 GRANDDAD 29,337 95 km
1985 DOUBLEH 26,856 73 km
2005 BARREL 23,077 97 km
2000 BILK CREEK COMPLEX (CHERRY CREEK) 22,988 51 km
2001 V LAKE RX 20,833 58 km
1998 SKULL CREEK 20,574 53 km
1999 BEATYBUTTE 17,616 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Denio has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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