Weather & Climate in Genoa, NV

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

Genoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°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 18.5 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 4,668 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,668 ft (1,423 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density	134/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0256°N, 119.8309°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Carson City County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"

51% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.2 / 100
Community Resilience	17.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

3,109 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	28 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	64 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	124 km	11 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	144 km	8 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	110 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	30 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	56 km	3 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	64 km	7 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	38 km	4 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	34 km	1 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	38 km	-1 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	93 km	4 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	56 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	38 km	-2 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	76 km	4 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	37 km	-1 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	78 km	7 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	64 km	10 km
Jul 8, 2021	29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA	M4.6	66 km	2 km
Apr 17, 2011	18 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada	M4.6	118 km	5 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	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	83 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	64 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	12 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	20 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	22 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	24 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	69 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 (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	100 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	134 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	153 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	170 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	52 km
2014	KING	99,070	62 km
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	99 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	74 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	37 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	91 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	71 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	79 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	72 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	68 km
2020	NORTH	34,120	93 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	65 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	67 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	61 km
2013	BISON	23,611	32 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	70 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	56 km
2008	AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT)	20,709	69 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	28 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
July	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
September	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	0.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Genoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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