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Weather & Climate in Moapa Valley, NV

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

Moapa Valley 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 1,475 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,475 ft (450 m)
Area43.7 sq mi (113.2 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates36.6040°N, 114.4493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportHarry Reid International (LAS)
53 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 Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.6 / 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

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

Sep 2, 1992 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah M5.9 101 km 14 km
May 22, 2015 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M5.3 79 km 4 km
Jan 27, 1999 39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.8 139 km 5 km
Aug 4, 1992 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada M4.6 85 km 5 km
May 16, 2004 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada M4.5 83 km 0 km
Sep 19, 2022 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona M4.4 85 km 10 km
Jan 25, 1999 37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 137 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2024 8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 114 km 13 km
Jun 20, 2006 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.4 72 km 0 km
Jun 30, 2008 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada M4.3 82 km 0 km
Mar 24, 2002 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada M4.3 70 km 9 km
Apr 26, 1997 56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada M4.3 146 km 5 km
Jan 15, 2016 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah M4.2 111 km 1 km
Jan 2, 1998 9 km S of Alamo, Nevada M4.2 98 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2019 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada M4.2 132 km 3 km
Jan 28, 2014 37 km W of Veyo, Utah M4.1 85 km 7 km
Jul 17, 2017 27 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.1 131 km 7 km
Nov 8, 2009 32 km S of Caliente, Nevada M4.1 81 km 0 km
Jan 29, 2014 37 km W of Veyo, Utah M4.0 86 km 7 km
Jun 6, 2025 40 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.0 76 km 4 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 79 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF1 80 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 18 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 4, 2014 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 11, 1998 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF0 80 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 31, 1992 EF0 98 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 30, 1992 EF0 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 30, 1990 EF0 53 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1986 EF0 100 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF0 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1975 EF0 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 12, 1971 EF0 80 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 121 km
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic field 2,840 m (9,318 ft) 1050 192 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 72 km
2005 DELAMAR 172,390 81 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (MEADOW VALLEY) 150,019 64 km
2020 MEADOW VALLEY 59,254 68 km
2005 WESTSIDE COMPLEX 58,767 79 km
2006 JARVIS 49,636 77 km
2005 COW 44,460 54 km
2005 FORK 43,665 47 km
1994 GREGERSON 41,233 80 km
2012 DEL FIRE 39,029 79 km
2020 BASIN 38,588 53 km
2005 TWEEDY POINT 36,126 66 km
2012 HOBBLE COMPLEX 35,205 70 km
2003 APEX 31,000 83 km
1993 MEADOW 30,199 68 km
2005 MT BANGS COMPLEX 29,605 46 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) 27,560 36 km
2006 BULL COMPLEX 27,458 98 km
2005 TANK COMPLEX 24,268 67 km
1999 DELAMAR 22,689 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Moapa Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 47°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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