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Weather & Climate in Dyer, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dyer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,824 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,824 ft (1,470 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6561°N, 118.0280°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mono County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 111 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,744 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 15, 2020 | Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake | M6.5 | 59 km | 3 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 89 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 69 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.2 | 142 km | -2 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 60 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 2020 | 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | M5.1 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 18km NE of Olancha, CA | M5.0 | 142 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 60 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2018 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2012 | EF0 | 81 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 87 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 88 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 90 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 96 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: INYO COMPLEX (OAK) (28,447 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (OAK) | 28,447 | 93 km |
| 2012 | INDIAN | 12,655 | 79 km |
| 2019 | TABOOSE | 10,401 | 76 km |
| 1992 | RAINBOW | 7,870 | 93 km |
| 2006 | SAWMILL | 7,095 | 55 km |
| 2002 | INYO COMPLEX (FULLER) | 6,696 | 69 km |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (SAGE) | 6,531 | 63 km |
| 2015 | ROUND | 6,195 | 56 km |
| 2016 | OWENS RIVER | 6,163 | 79 km |
| 2019 | SPRINGS | 6,018 | 80 km |
| 2011 | JOHN | 5,784 | 64 km |
| 2001 | CRATER | 5,558 | 86 km |
| 2022 | AIRPORT | 4,478 | 49 km |
| 2006 | GOODALE | 4,244 | 81 km |
| 1995 | POLE | 4,077 | 60 km |
| 2020 | BEACH | 3,630 | 90 km |
| 1998 | TOM | 3,366 | 64 km |
| 1999 | DIVISION | 3,311 | 83 km |
| 1984 | COW | 3,273 | 78 km |
| 1985 | OWENS | 3,067 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Dyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.4").