Weather & Climate in Mogul, NV

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

Mogul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,697 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,697 ft (1,432 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	737/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5162°N, 119.9230°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Storey County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 29.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	8.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,814 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	81 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	118 km	7 km
May 24, 2013	2 km NNE of Canyondam, California	M5.7	123 km	8 km
May 11, 2023	Lake Almanor Earthquake	M5.5	127 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	68 km	5 km
May 12, 2023	4km NW of Canyondam, CA	M5.2	126 km	6 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	2 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	84 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	117 km	7 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	92 km	4 km
May 24, 2013	1km NNW of Canyondam, CA	M4.9	123 km	4 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	121 km	4 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	105 km	5 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	28 km	1 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	1 km	3 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	92 km	-1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	28 km	-2 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	122 km	4 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	91 km	-1 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	130 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020	EF1	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	30 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 1973	EF1	74 km	25.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	16 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	53 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	38 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 2015	EF0	48 km	3.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	62 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	37 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	7 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	14 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	12 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	54 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (90 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	90 km
Lassen Volcanic Center	Stratovolcano	3,187 m (10,456 ft)	1917	173 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	CALDOR	226,583	94 km
2021	SUGAR	108,368	54 km
2014	KING	99,070	84 km
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	69 km
2017	TOHAKUM 2	92,711	97 km
2017	LONG VALLEY	80,456	53 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	85 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	92 km
2019	WALKER	58,747	85 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	48 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	25 km
1999	FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS)	47,030	58 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	27 km
1987	CLARK	39,194	74 km
2016	TULE	35,341	58 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	36 km
2020	NORTH	34,120	38 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	46 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	71 km
2013	BISON	23,611	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.0 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
April	44°F (6°C)	0.7 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
June	60°F (15°C)	0.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Mogul has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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