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Weather & Climate in Fort McDermitt, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort McDermitt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 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 4,578 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,578 ft (1,395 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9655°N, 117.6395°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 124 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 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
138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 30, 2025 | 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M4.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 61 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada | M4.0 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M4.0 | 113 km | 6 km |
| May 14, 2025 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.9 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 1995 | 61 km NNW of Carlin, Nevada | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 26 km SSE of Paradise Valley, Nevada | M3.9 | 80 km | 0 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.8 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Jun 8, 2003 | 62 km NNW of Carlin, Nevada | M3.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 55 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Dec 18, 1993 | 41 km NE of Battle Mountain, Nevada | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1996 | 74 km SW of Denio, Nevada | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 18 km NNE of Golconda, Nevada | M3.7 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2009 | 32 km N of Valmy, Nevada | M3.6 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.6 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.6 | 127 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 1996 | 22 km SW of Valmy, Nevada | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 45 km ESE of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.6 | 38 km | 3 km |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.5 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 57 km NE of Valmy, Nevada | M3.5 | 114 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 2018 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2004 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2003 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 132 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 156 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 | 51 km |
| 2012 | HOLLOWAY | 457,931 | 50 km |
| 2018 | MARTIN | 432,180 | 70 km |
| 2017 | SNOWSTORM | 153,561 | 97 km |
| 1999 | SOMBRERO | 128,143 | 97 km |
| 1985 | AMAX 1 | 92,482 | 87 km |
| 1999 | JUNGO COMPLEX | 77,045 | 78 km |
| 1985 | SENTINEL | 74,645 | 33 km |
| 1996 | UPPER HUMBOLDT COMPLEX (DUTCH FLAT) | 71,058 | 93 km |
| 2000 | BILK CREEK COMPLEX (DOUBLE H) | 69,694 | 54 km |
| 2001 | JACKIES BUTTE | 66,990 | 75 km |
| 1996 | QUINN-ODELL | 58,737 | 18 km |
| 2007 | TONGUE COMPLEX (CRUTCHER) | 44,229 | 74 km |
| 2001 | UPPER WILLOW | 40,996 | 31 km |
| 1985 | WILDER | 39,482 | 74 km |
| 2000 | KELLY CREEK | 38,495 | 95 km |
| 1985 | ANGEL | 38,451 | 23 km |
| 2012 | LONG CANYON | 36,997 | 26 km |
| 2013 | CRESCENT DUNE | 36,771 | 97 km |
| 1996 | WINNEMUCCA COMPLEX (BLOODY RUN) | 35,380 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Fort McDermitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.4").