Weather & Climate in Pahrump, NV

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

Pahrump 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 2,631 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	2,631 ft (802 m)
Area	301.9 sq mi (781.8 km²)
Population Density	139/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2240°N, 115.9967°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Harry Reid International (LAS) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 100.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

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

1,985 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Jul 4, 2019	Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence	M6.4	147 km	11 km
Jun 29, 1992	47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M5.8	60 km	9 km
Jun 4, 2020	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M5.5	146 km	8 km
Nov 27, 1996	27km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.3	149 km	0 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.2	148 km	0 km
Mar 7, 1998	30km E of Coso Junction, California	M5.0	147 km	0 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M5.0	99 km	0 km
Mar 6, 1998	28km ENE of Little Lake, California	M4.9	148 km	-1 km
Mar 7, 1998	29km E of Coso Junction, California	M4.8	147 km	-1 km
Jan 27, 1999	39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.8	66 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M4.7	146 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	16km NNW of Furnace Creek, California	M4.7	91 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	146 km	5 km
Nov 16, 2009	26km SSE of Trona, CA	M4.6	137 km	1 km
Jul 6, 2019	16km SSW of Searles Valley, CA	M4.6	150 km	3 km
Jul 6, 2019	13km W of Searles Valley, CA	M4.6	149 km	4 km
Jul 4, 2019	13km SSW of Searles Valley, CA	M4.5	147 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2019	23km S of Trona, CA	M4.5	143 km	9 km
Jul 6, 2019	17km S of Searles Valley, CA	M4.5	145 km	8 km
Mar 6, 1998	29km E of Coso Junction, California	M4.5	147 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	76 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1964	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF0	2 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1991	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1987	EF0	36 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1986	EF0	58 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	79 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 (157 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Ubehebe Craters	Maar(s)	752 m (2,467 ft)	-150	157 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	58 km
2013	CARPENTER 1	27,879	35 km
2005	AIR FORCE	20,456	90 km
2006	FWS 9	20,441	88 km
2006	BEATTY	18,846	96 km
2017	TIMBER PEAK	10,651	93 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE)	9,953	95 km
2006	CALICO	9,274	54 km
1988	DOE 1	6,884	91 km
1987	ZIPPER	6,306	46 km
2000	HAPPY	5,987	97 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP)	4,813	96 km
2005	VEGAS	4,724	93 km
2002	LOST CABIN	4,555	36 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DRY LAKE)	3,876	91 km
2005	KINGSTON	3,739	47 km
1984	UNNAMED	3,490	86 km
2020	AREA-16	3,006	90 km
2020	COTTONWOOD	2,783	58 km
2020	MAHOGANY	2,713	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
March	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
August	79°F (26°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	0.3 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in

Pahrump has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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