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Weather & Climate in Pioche, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pioche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,665 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,665 ft (1,727 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9520°N, 114.4435°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
613 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 2, 1992 | 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah | M5.9 | 126 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M5.3 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Apr 20, 1991 | 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1992 | 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.5 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M4.4 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2002 | 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.3 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Jun 30, 2008 | 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada | M4.3 | 70 km | 0 km |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah | M4.2 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 9 km S of Alamo, Nevada | M4.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada | M4.2 | 22 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 113 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.1 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 32 km S of Caliente, Nevada | M4.1 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 17 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada | M4.1 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 28 km NW of Rachel, Nevada | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.1 | 150 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 31, 2000 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1986 | EF1 | 76 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2012 | EF0 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1998 | EF0 | 9 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1967 | EF0 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) (327,156 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) | 327,156 | 80 km |
| 2005 | DELAMAR | 172,390 | 80 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (MEADOW VALLEY) | 150,019 | 89 km |
| 2020 | MEADOW VALLEY | 59,254 | 84 km |
| 2005 | WESTSIDE COMPLEX | 58,767 | 99 km |
| 1994 | GREGERSON | 41,233 | 86 km |
| 2012 | DEL FIRE | 39,029 | 88 km |
| 2004 | HAWKINS | 34,259 | 73 km |
| 1993 | MEADOW | 30,199 | 85 km |
| 2006 | BULL COMPLEX | 27,458 | 75 km |
| 2020 | TWIN | 24,791 | 71 km |
| 2006 | HAMBLY | 23,841 | 60 km |
| 2006 | RANGE | 23,506 | 72 km |
| 1999 | DELAMAR | 22,689 | 87 km |
| 1996 | RAINBOW COMPLEX (MULE) | 17,858 | 62 km |
| 2006 | COVE MOUNTAIN | 17,746 | 87 km |
| 2004 | SQUARE COMPLEX | 17,413 | 85 km |
| 1984 | SEAMEN 1 | 16,689 | 72 km |
| 2000 | COYOTE | 16,273 | 45 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 15,878 | 25 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Pioche has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").