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Weather & Climate in Lovelock, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lovelock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3,977 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,977 ft (1,212 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1787°N, 118.4774°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pershing County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 83 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
693 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada | M4.8 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1995 | 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada | M4.5 | 149 km | -1 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California | M4.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Dec 2, 1996 | 9 km N of Sutcliffe, Nevada | M4.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Lemmon Valley, Nevada | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Empire, Nevada | M4.2 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 3 km NE of Spanish Springs, Nevada | M4.2 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 12 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada | M4.2 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 2 km NNW of Mogul, NV | M4.1 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 54 km ESE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Apr 19, 1999 | 68 km SE of Lovelock, Nevada | M4.1 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Nevada | M4.1 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1992 | 14 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada | M4.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 12km NNW of Austin, Nevada | M4.1 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 1 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.0 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 49 km NW of Austin, Nevada | M4.0 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 59 km ENE of Fallon Station, Nevada | M4.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 24, 2011 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1994 | EF0 | 80 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1987 | EF0 | 91 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 80 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 | 36 km |
| 1999 | NEW PASS COMPLEX (NEW PASS-ANTELOPE) | 172,226 | 100 km |
| 2017 | TRUCKEE | 98,411 | 76 km |
| 2017 | TOHAKUM 2 | 92,711 | 77 km |
| 2001 | SPAULDING | 76,332 | 67 km |
| 2007 | TUNGSTEN | 58,367 | 74 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 55,255 | 97 km |
| 2018 | PERRY | 53,734 | 96 km |
| 2000 | TWIN PEAKS | 36,801 | 84 km |
| 1999 | DUN GLENN COMPLEX (COSGRAVE) | 31,780 | 77 km |
| 2006 | SAGE | 28,092 | 33 km |
| 2017 | DRAW | 27,073 | 96 km |
| 1999 | LANG SYNE | 22,651 | 73 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 22,484 | 50 km |
| 2011 | LAST CHANCE | 22,169 | 44 km |
| 2017 | MM 155 | 21,864 | 78 km |
| 2012 | WALL | 17,274 | 83 km |
| 2000 | TRUCKEE | 16,357 | 68 km |
| 2017 | POKER BROWN | 15,154 | 43 km |
| 2000 | S WILLOW | 15,021 | 45 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Lovelock has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.7") and July the driest (0.2").