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Weather & Climate in Mina, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,575 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,575 ft (1,394 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3902°N, 118.1112°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mineral County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 117 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7,471 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 15, 2020 | Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake | M6.5 | 34 km | 3 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada | M6.1 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 66 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 2020 | 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 33 km | 7 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California | M5.1 | 145 km | -1 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 31 km | 7 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | M5.1 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 122 km | 7 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 30 km | 8 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 5, 2015 | EF1 | 45 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 91 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 103 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 117 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRAVO17 (21,562 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | BRAVO17 | 21,562 | 88 km |
| 1999 | SANDSPRGS | 16,246 | 89 km |
| 2013 | SPRING PEAK | 13,901 | 70 km |
| 2012 | INDIAN | 12,655 | 81 km |
| 1985 | COCOON MTS | 8,000 | 99 km |
| 2000 | WALL CANYON | 7,420 | 81 km |
| 2006 | SAWMILL | 7,095 | 79 km |
| 2016 | OWENS RIVER | 6,163 | 99 km |
| 2019 | SPRINGS | 6,018 | 93 km |
| 2001 | CRATER | 5,558 | 90 km |
| 2002 | ELLSWORTH | 4,528 | 68 km |
| 2013 | CHESTNUT | 4,040 | 60 km |
| 2020 | BEACH | 3,630 | 92 km |
| 1984 | COW | 3,273 | 75 km |
| 1985 | OWENS | 3,067 | 93 km |
| 2016 | CLARK | 3,034 | 96 km |
| 2021 | DEXTER | 2,977 | 93 km |
| 2001 | MCLAUGHLIN | 2,586 | 95 km |
| 2003 | DEXTER WFU | 2,414 | 87 km |
| 2010 | MONO | 1,300 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Mina has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 34°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.7") and December the driest (0.4").