Weather & Climate in Fallon, NV

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

Fallon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3,965 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,965 ft (1,209 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density	2,526/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4737°N, 118.7779°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Churchill County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.8"

87% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (May) 0.59"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.7 / 100
Community Resilience	11.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,882 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	105 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	124 km	7 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	111 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	100 km	3 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	124 km	7 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	112 km	4 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	128 km	5 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	64 km	4 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	113 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	99 km	3 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	111 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	115 km	-2 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	111 km	-1 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	127 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	101 km	4 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	132 km	10 km
Jul 8, 2021	29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA	M4.6	129 km	2 km
Apr 17, 2011	18 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada	M4.6	121 km	5 km
Dec 12, 1996	4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.6	113 km	-2 km
Jul 9, 2021	30km SE of Markleeville, CA	M4.6	126 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	86 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	38 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1994	EF0	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1987	EF0	13 km	3.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 1964	EF0	96 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (10 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	10 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	165 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	187 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TRUCKEE (98,411 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	49 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	72 km
2000	TWIN PEAKS	36,801	87 km
2016	TULE	35,341	96 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	65 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	52 km
2017	DRAW	27,073	77 km
2013	BISON	23,611	86 km
2017	BRAVO17	21,562	61 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	97 km
1985	HUNGRY VA3	18,177	86 km
2000	TRUCKEE	16,357	57 km
1999	SANDSPRGS	16,246	64 km
1999	UNNAMED	15,703	62 km
2017	TUNGSTEN	14,872	94 km
2007	ADRIAN 1	14,564	58 km
1999	SHIRTTAIL	11,976	37 km
2011	NIXON	11,577	46 km
1999	PAH RAH	10,080	71 km
1985	BEDEL FLAT	9,490	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.5 in
February	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Fallon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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