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Weather & Climate in Nixon, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nixon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3,888 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8280°N, 119.3590°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
2,546 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 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California | M5.1 | 121 km | -1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | California-Nevada border region | M4.9 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Dec 28, 1995 | 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.8 | 126 km | -1 km |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada | M4.8 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada | M4.8 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 86 km | -2 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.7 | 124 km | -1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV | M4.7 | 137 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 19km NW of Truckee, CA | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.6 | 131 km | -2 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 30km SE of Markleeville, CA | M4.6 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.5 | 123 km | -1 km |
| Nov 15, 1995 | 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada | M4.5 | 64 km | -1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 15, 2020 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 1973 | EF1 | 45 km | 25.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1973 | EF1 | 43 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1964 | EF1 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2017 | EF0 | 89 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | EF0 | 58 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2005 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2004 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2003 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2003 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2002 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2000 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1999 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1998 | EF0 | 49 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF0 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1997 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1995 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SUGAR (108,368 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | SUGAR | 108,368 | 72 km |
| 2017 | TRUCKEE | 98,411 | 15 km |
| 2017 | TOHAKUM 2 | 92,711 | 50 km |
| 2017 | LONG VALLEY | 80,456 | 51 km |
| 2018 | PERRY | 53,734 | 12 km |
| 1994 | COTTONWOOD | 47,912 | 76 km |
| 1999 | FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) | 47,030 | 47 km |
| 2020 | LOYALTON | 45,484 | 66 km |
| 1987 | CLARK | 39,194 | 86 km |
| 2016 | TULE | 35,341 | 32 km |
| 2017 | EARTHSTONE | 35,305 | 30 km |
| 2020 | NORTH | 34,120 | 54 km |
| 1985 | GOOSEBERRY | 29,290 | 37 km |
| 2006 | SAGE | 28,092 | 96 km |
| 2001 | FISH | 21,860 | 59 km |
| 2007 | SAND PASS | 18,321 | 54 km |
| 1985 | HUNGRY VA3 | 18,177 | 32 km |
| 1984 | FREDS MT 2 | 16,832 | 45 km |
| 2000 | TRUCKEE | 16,357 | 17 km |
| 1985 | DRY VALLEY | 15,749 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Nixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.4").