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Weather & Climate in Double Spring, NV

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

Double Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.3 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 6,618 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,618 ft (2,017 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.7788°N, 119.6154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.9"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,635 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 6 km 14 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 32 km 7 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 91 km 11 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 118 km 3 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 118 km 0 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 112 km 8 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 144 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 8 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 87 km 3 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 31 km 7 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 140 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 140 km 5 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 7 km 4 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 143 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 67 km 1 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 75 km 4 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 87 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 8 km -1 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 72 km -2 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 6 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015 EF1 93 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 42 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 54 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 45 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 87 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 79 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF0 34 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 101 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 105 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 120 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 CALDOR 226,583 59 km
2014 KING 99,070 82 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 98 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 12 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 98 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 48 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 91 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 82 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 93 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 29 km
2013 BISON 23,611 21 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 37 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 71 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 97 km
2020 NUMBERS 18,998 10 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 17 km
2004 POWER 17,266 65 km
1984 INDIAN 16,990 8 km
2001 STAR 16,846 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 15,703 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Double Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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