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Weather & Climate in Gabbs, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gabbs 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 7.1 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 4,610 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 | 4,610 ft (1,405 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8628°N, 117.9321°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mineral County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 108 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3,687 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 15, 2020 | Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake | M6.5 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada | M6.1 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | M5.1 | 94 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 76 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 2020 | 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 79 km | 8 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 78 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | California-Nevada border region | M4.9 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M4.8 | 80 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 36 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M4.8 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada | M4.8 | 72 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2015 | EF1 | 69 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1994 | EF0 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1987 | EF0 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1964 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 136 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 152 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TWIN PEAKS (36,801 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | TWIN PEAKS | 36,801 | 88 km |
| 2012 | GILBERT | 29,792 | 99 km |
| 2017 | DRAW | 27,073 | 64 km |
| 2017 | BRAVO17 | 21,562 | 41 km |
| 1999 | SANDSPRGS | 16,246 | 40 km |
| 2017 | TUNGSTEN | 14,872 | 97 km |
| 1999 | SHIRTTAIL | 11,976 | 86 km |
| 1996 | DESERTPEAK | 9,320 | 84 km |
| 1985 | COCOON MTS | 8,000 | 64 km |
| 2000 | WALL CANYON | 7,420 | 59 km |
| 1985 | EASTGATE2 | 5,827 | 51 km |
| 1999 | NEW PASS COMPLEX (POCO) | 5,559 | 86 km |
| 2002 | ELLSWORTH | 4,528 | 18 km |
| 1996 | SEAL | 4,082 | 52 km |
| 2015 | COLD SPRINGS | 4,058 | 48 km |
| 2013 | CHESTNUT | 4,040 | 11 km |
| 2016 | LITTLE DEN | 3,792 | 51 km |
| 2000 | EDWARDS CREEK | 2,157 | 97 km |
| 2015 | NEV NVSWR STILLWATER WETLANDS 15 W RX TULE LAKE | 2,044 | 98 km |
| 2002 | PONY EXPRESS | 1,967 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gabbs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.8") and December the driest (0.3").