Weather & Climate in Mount Charleston, NV

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

Mount Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 323 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 100.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,978 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	47.0°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,978 ft (2,127 m)
Area	29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2625°N, 115.6139°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Harry Reid International (LAS) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 100.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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

641 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jun 29, 1992	47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M5.8	78 km	9 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	143 km	4 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M5.0	102 km	0 km
Jan 27, 1999	39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.8	70 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1992	16km NNW of Furnace Creek, California	M4.7	121 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	123 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	133 km	0 km
Jul 5, 1992	California-Nevada border region	M4.4	76 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2024	8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	43 km	13 km
May 30, 1993	43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	64 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	136 km	0 km
Jan 25, 1999	37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	69 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1992	29km WSW of Tecopa, California	M4.3	100 km	5 km
Jun 29, 1992	52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.3	73 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	96 km	9 km
Apr 26, 1997	56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M4.3	104 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2002	46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.2	79 km	12 km
Jan 2, 1998	9 km S of Alamo, Nevada	M4.2	120 km	5 km
Jul 31, 1995	37 km NE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.2	118 km	10 km
Jun 29, 1992	15km NW of Fort Irwin, California	M4.2	147 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	43 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1964	EF1	9 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF0	36 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1998	EF0	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	45 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1991	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 16, 1987	EF0	64 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1986	EF0	40 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	47 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Ubehebe Craters	Maar(s)	752 m (2,467 ft)	-150	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GOODSPRINGS (33,448 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	GOODSPRINGS	33,448	41 km
2013	CARPENTER 1	27,879	3 km
2006	VEGAS	21,593	72 km
2006	FWS 9	20,441	55 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE)	9,953	62 km
2006	CALICO	9,274	87 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB)	8,094	84 km
1987	ZIPPER	6,306	26 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP)	4,813	65 km
2005	VEGAS	4,724	61 km
2002	LOST CABIN	4,555	13 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DRY LAKE)	3,876	57 km
2005	KINGSTON	3,739	57 km
1984	UNNAMED	3,490	97 km
2020	AREA-16	3,006	98 km
2020	COTTONWOOD	2,783	38 km
2020	MAHOGANY	2,713	9 km
2000	BUCK SPRINGS	2,233	19 km
2007	GOLDEN	2,062	92 km
1995	DOENTS1	1,826	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.6 in
February	33°F (0°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
March	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
April	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in
June	58°F (15°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
September	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.4 in

Mount Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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