Weather & Climate in Moapa Town, NV

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

Moapa Town enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 92°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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,748 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	68.7°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,748 ft (533 m)
Area	17.9 sq mi (46.2 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6925°N, 114.6356°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Harry Reid International (LAS) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"

85% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.1 / 100
Community Resilience	6.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 2, 1992	3 km SSE of Washington, Utah	M5.9	111 km	14 km
Jun 29, 1992	47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M5.8	148 km	9 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	67 km	4 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M5.0	135 km	0 km
Jan 27, 1999	39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.8	121 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	68 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	68 km	0 km
May 30, 1993	43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	135 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1992	California-Nevada border region	M4.4	147 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2024	8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	98 km	13 km
Jan 25, 1999	37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	119 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	60 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	102 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	77 km	0 km
Apr 26, 1997	56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M4.3	127 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	51 km	9 km
Jun 29, 1992	52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	111 km	1 km
Jun 14, 2002	46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.2	148 km	12 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	125 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	74 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	3 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	58 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1986	EF0	84 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	76 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (139 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	139 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) (327,156 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK)	327,156	68 km
2005	DELAMAR	172,390	67 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (MEADOW VALLEY)	150,019	53 km
2020	MEADOW VALLEY	59,254	57 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	83 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	85 km
2005	COW	44,460	71 km
2005	FORK	43,665	65 km
1994	GREGERSON	41,233	65 km
2012	DEL FIRE	39,029	63 km
2020	BASIN	38,588	71 km
2005	TWEEDY POINT	36,126	83 km
2012	HOBBLE COMPLEX	35,205	87 km
2003	APEX	31,000	89 km
1993	MEADOW	30,199	57 km
2005	MT BANGS COMPLEX	29,605	61 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP)	27,560	54 km
2006	BULL COMPLEX	27,458	99 km
2020	TWIN	24,791	96 km
2005	TANK COMPLEX	24,268	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
February	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.7 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
May	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
June	84°F (29°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	92°F (33°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	89°F (31°C)	0.7 in
September	81°F (27°C)	0.5 in
October	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Moapa Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 46°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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