Weather & Climate in Lamoille, NV

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

Lamoille has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 84.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,924 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	41.8°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,924 ft (1,806 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7239°N, 115.4789°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Elko County County
Nearest Airport	Elko Regional (EKO) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 84.4"

Wettest Month (May) 1.85"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.5 / 100
Community Resilience	3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

508 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 21, 2008	8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M5.9	69 km	8 km
Feb 21, 2008	10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M5.1	71 km	0 km
Feb 22, 2008	4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M4.8	65 km	11 km
Aug 30, 2025	51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada	M4.8	114 km	8 km
Aug 31, 2021	25 km S of Wells, Nevada	M4.7	46 km	7 km
Feb 21, 2008	5 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.6	65 km	7 km
Feb 21, 2008	4 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.6	66 km	13 km
May 16, 1997	43 km ESE of Lamoille, Nevada	M4.4	43 km	5 km
Feb 22, 2008	5 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.3	66 km	12 km
Oct 8, 2001	36 km NNW of Osino, Nevada	M4.3	64 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2008	9 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.3	71 km	11 km
Apr 17, 1997	34 km E of Crescent Valley, Nevada	M4.3	71 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2008	6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	65 km	8 km
Feb 27, 2008	13 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	75 km	9 km
Feb 27, 2008	6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	65 km	9 km
Feb 21, 2008	5 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	66 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2008	16 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	78 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2008	6 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	67 km	0 km
Feb 25, 2008	4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M4.0	66 km	9 km
Aug 30, 2025	61 km NNE of Valmy, Nevada	M4.0	121 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2023	EF1	22 km	1.2 mi	0
May 27, 1987	EF1	20 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1962	EF1	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2021	EF0	17 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 2014	EF0	81 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	29 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2012	EF0	50 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 24, 2004	EF0	9 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 8, 1998	EF0	61 km	1.0 mi	0
May 16, 1996	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1993	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1992	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 4, 1991	EF0	14 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1987	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1987	EF0	57 km	8.0 mi	0
May 24, 1987	EF0	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 21, 1983	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROOSTERS COMB (217,510 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	ROOSTERS COMB	217,510	100 km
1999	SADLER COMPLEX	183,908	58 km
2006	CHARLESTON	154,036	79 km
2011	INDIAN CREEK	115,891	78 km
2006	SUZIE	81,760	48 km
2000	NORTHEAST ELKO COUNTY ZONE (COUNTY ZONE)	67,886	84 km
2007	RED HOUSE COMPLEX	65,594	48 km
1999	FRENCHIE	55,277	83 km
2011	CHUKKAR CANYON	50,449	70 km
1999	ROSE	48,365	71 km
2006	BASCO	47,655	55 km
2007	HEPWORTH COMPLEX (HEPWORTH)	40,305	76 km
2006	MARBLE	39,366	47 km
1996	FRENCHY FLAT	32,401	69 km
1996	BOBS FLAT	27,890	73 km
2018	GOSHUTE CAVE	27,393	87 km
2017	TABOR FLATS	25,182	48 km
1995	DANN	24,206	85 km
2006	SNOW CANYON	23,895	96 km
1999	MINERAL	22,107	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.4 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
July	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in	Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
September	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	1.6 in

Lamoille has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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