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Weather & Climate in Humboldt River Ranch, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Humboldt River Ranch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,332 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,332 ft (1,320 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4318°N, 118.2719°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pershing County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 102 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
379 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 1996 | 9 km N of Sutcliffe, Nevada | M4.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Empire, Nevada | M4.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 3 km NE of Spanish Springs, Nevada | M4.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 12 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada | M4.2 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Nevada | M4.1 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 54 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 60 km | 0 km |
| Apr 19, 1999 | 68 km SE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Jul 20, 1992 | 14 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 12km NNW of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 135 km | 4 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 59 km ENE of Fallon Station, Nevada | M4.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 49 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M4.0 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 20 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada | M3.9 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 25 km WSW of Empire, Nevada | M3.9 | 113 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2019 | 48 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M3.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 26 km SSE of Paradise Valley, Nevada | M3.9 | 115 km | 0 km |
| May 14, 2016 | 8 km W of Gerlach, Nevada | M3.9 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Oct 12, 2000 | 16 km WSW of Empire, Nevada | M3.8 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Nixon, Nevada | M3.8 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1992 | 14 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 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: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 2018 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2011 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2004 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2004 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DUN GLENN COMPLEX (POKER BROWN) (236,451 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | DUN GLENN COMPLEX (POKER BROWN) | 236,451 | 22 km |
| 1999 | NEW PASS COMPLEX (NEW PASS-ANTELOPE) | 172,226 | 100 km |
| 1999 | SOMBRERO | 128,143 | 82 km |
| 2017 | TOHAKUM 2 | 92,711 | 95 km |
| 1985 | AMAX 1 | 92,482 | 92 km |
| 2001 | SPAULDING | 76,332 | 41 km |
| 2007 | TUNGSTEN | 58,367 | 42 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 55,255 | 67 km |
| 1985 | DIXIE | 41,704 | 82 km |
| 1985 | JUNGORD | 40,729 | 75 km |
| 2000 | TWIN PEAKS | 36,801 | 97 km |
| 2013 | CRESCENT DUNE | 36,771 | 81 km |
| 1996 | WINNEMUCCA COMPLEX (BLOODY RUN) | 35,380 | 95 km |
| 1999 | DUN GLENN COMPLEX (COSGRAVE) | 31,780 | 44 km |
| 2006 | SAGE | 28,092 | 28 km |
| 1996 | WINNEMUCCA COMPLEX (WINNEMUCCA) | 25,594 | 78 km |
| 1999 | LANG SYNE | 22,651 | 42 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 22,484 | 18 km |
| 2011 | LAST CHANCE | 22,169 | 30 km |
| 2017 | MM 155 | 21,864 | 45 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Humboldt River Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.4").