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Weather & Climate in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

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

Gardnerville Ranchos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 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 4,825 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,825 ft (1,471 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density1,180/sq mi
Coordinates38.8957°N, 119.7492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,381 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 12 km 14 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 48 km 7 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 108 km 11 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 136 km 3 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 136 km 0 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 129 km 8 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 126 km 5 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 72 km 3 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 14 km -1 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 48 km 7 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 22 km 4 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 85 km 4 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 22 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 71 km 3 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 50 km 1 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 54 km -2 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 21 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV M4.7 62 km 4 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 62 km 7 km
Sep 20, 2004 27 km NNW of Benton, California M4.7 136 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 99 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 78 km 1.0 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 49 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 25 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 36 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 29 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 36 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 73 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 81 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 104 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 118 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 137 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 CALDOR 226,583 51 km
2014 KING 99,070 69 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 83 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 21 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 87 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 95 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 57 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 80 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 74 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 77 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 45 km
2013 BISON 23,611 23 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 54 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 60 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 81 km
2020 NUMBERS 18,998 15 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 29 km
1985 HUNGRY VA3 18,177 95 km
2004 POWER 17,266 64 km
1984 INDIAN 16,990 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Gardnerville Ranchos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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