Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Montello, NV

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

Montello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,891 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,891 ft (1,491 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates41.2670°N, 114.1971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyElko County County
Nearest AirportJoslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF)
85 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (May) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.5 / 100
Community Resilience3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 21, 2008 8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada M5.9 58 km 8 km
Feb 21, 2008 10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada M5.1 56 km 0 km
Feb 22, 2008 4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada M4.8 63 km 11 km
Aug 31, 2021 25 km S of Wells, Nevada M4.7 78 km 7 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 68 km 9 km
Feb 21, 2008 5 km E of Wells, Nevada M4.6 61 km 7 km
Feb 21, 2008 4 km NE of Wells, Nevada M4.6 63 km 13 km
May 16, 1997 43 km ESE of Lamoille, Nevada M4.4 99 km 5 km
Oct 8, 2001 36 km NNW of Osino, Nevada M4.3 139 km 0 km
Feb 23, 2008 9 km NE of Wells, Nevada M4.3 58 km 11 km
Feb 22, 2008 5 km E of Wells, Nevada M4.3 61 km 12 km
Feb 25, 2008 6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada M4.1 61 km 8 km
Feb 21, 2008 5 km ENE of Wells, Nevada M4.1 61 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2008 13 km NE of Wells, Nevada M4.1 54 km 9 km
Apr 1, 2008 16 km NE of Wells, Nevada M4.1 53 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2008 6 km E of Wells, Nevada M4.1 60 km 0 km
Feb 27, 2008 6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada M4.1 61 km 9 km
Feb 28, 2008 5 km NE of Wells, Nevada M4.0 62 km 8 km
Feb 25, 2008 4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada M4.0 62 km 9 km
Feb 26, 2008 11 km NE of Wells, Nevada M4.0 58 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1970 EF1 52 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 8, 1998 EF0 68 km 1.0 mi 0
May 27, 1987 EF0 83 km 8.0 mi 0
May 24, 1987 EF0 65 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 9, 1965 EF0 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF0 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m — 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINECUP COMPLEX (WEST FORK) (159,805 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 WINECUP COMPLEX (WEST FORK) 159,805 56 km
2018 GOOSE CREEK 131,432 42 km
2000 NORTHEAST ELKO COUNTY ZONE (COUNTY ZONE) 67,886 46 km
2007 HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (WEST BASIN) 63,143 75 km
2007 MURPHY COMPLEX (SCOTT CREEK) 59,642 92 km
2000 WEST BASIN 56,396 80 km
2017 DRY GULCH 55,066 54 km
2007 HEPWORTH COMPLEX (HEPWORTH) 40,305 72 km
1996 DIVISION 34,139 42 km
1999 WAGON BOX 32,132 64 km
2000 CHOKE CHERRY 32,100 71 km
2000 CAMP CREEK 31,760 99 km
2006 HOGUPS 30,094 92 km
2017 TABOR FLATS 25,182 98 km
2007 HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (ECCLES) 20,121 44 km
2022 WILDCAT 20,008 95 km
1985 BLACK ROCK 19,829 46 km
2005 PARK VALLEY 18,700 98 km
2006 DEER 18,280 84 km
2000 CITY OF ROCKS 17,709 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Montello has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.6").

View full profile of Montello, NV →