Weather & Climate in Fallon Station, NV

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

Fallon Station experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3,932 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,932 ft (1,198 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	440/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4150°N, 118.7165°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Churchill County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.9"

87% below US avg

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

2,922 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	104 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	122 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	106 km	3 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	121 km	7 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	111 km	4 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	136 km	5 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	112 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	105 km	3 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	115 km	1 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	58 km	4 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	119 km	-2 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	110 km	-1 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	123 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	96 km	4 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	137 km	10 km
Jul 8, 2021	29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA	M4.6	126 km	2 km
Dec 12, 1996	4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.6	111 km	-2 km
Apr 17, 2011	18 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada	M4.6	114 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2021	30km SE of Markleeville, CA	M4.6	123 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015	EF1	99 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	93 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	89 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	30 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	43 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1994	EF0	32 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	71 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1987	EF0	5 km	3.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF0	24 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (18 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	18 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	160 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	181 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	57 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	79 km
2000	TWIN PEAKS	36,801	84 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	71 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	58 km
2017	DRAW	27,073	72 km
2013	BISON	23,611	85 km
2017	BRAVO17	21,562	53 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	97 km
1985	HUNGRY VA3	18,177	93 km
2000	TRUCKEE	16,357	65 km
1999	SANDSPRGS	16,246	56 km
1999	UNNAMED	15,703	68 km
2017	TUNGSTEN	14,872	91 km
2007	ADRIAN 1	14,564	60 km
1999	SHIRTTAIL	11,976	34 km
2011	NIXON	11,577	54 km
1999	PAH RAH	10,080	78 km
1996	DESERTPEAK	9,320	25 km
2004	WATERFALL	8,690	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°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	77°F (25°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 Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 77°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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