Weather & Climate in Indian Hills, NV

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

Indian Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°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 14.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,952 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,952 ft (1,509 m)
Area	14.6 sq mi (37.8 km²)
Population Density	395/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0916°N, 119.7975°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Carson City County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 14.0"

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

3,111 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	33 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	70 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	129 km	11 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	148 km	8 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	107 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	50 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	36 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	69 km	7 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	44 km	4 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	30 km	1 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	44 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	49 km	3 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	150 km	5 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	92 km	4 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	35 km	-2 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	43 km	-1 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	79 km	4 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	83 km	7 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	61 km	10 km
Jul 8, 2021	29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA	M4.6	72 km	2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	77 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	57 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	16 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	17 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 2015	EF0	97 km	3.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	27 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	16 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	46 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 (94 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	94 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	139 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	158 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	176 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	59 km
2014	KING	99,070	67 km
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	92 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	77 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	44 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	83 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	66 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	73 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	79 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	61 km
2020	NORTH	34,120	86 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	57 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	68 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	66 km
2013	BISON	23,611	32 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	75 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	62 km
2008	AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT)	20,709	70 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	32 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°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	72°F (22°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
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

Indian Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. 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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