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Weather & Climate in Rachel, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rachel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 7.8 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 4,790 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6414°N, 115.7681°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Nye County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 113 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
967 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 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 119 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M5.3 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M5.0 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Jan 27, 1999 | 39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 51 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada | M4.8 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 38 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M4.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 43 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M4.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 1992 | 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1999 | 38 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M4.5 | 121 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.5 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.4 | 93 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M4.4 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M4.4 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.4 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | California-Nevada border region | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M4.3 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 31, 2000 | EF1 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1992 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 1988 | EF0 | 3 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1984 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 8, 1974 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELAMAR (172,390 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | DELAMAR | 172,390 | 96 km |
| 1994 | GREGERSON | 41,233 | 93 km |
| 2012 | DEL FIRE | 39,029 | 92 km |
| 2021 | CHERRYWOOD | 25,489 | 85 km |
| 2020 | TWIN | 24,791 | 69 km |
| 2006 | HAMBLY | 23,841 | 64 km |
| 2006 | RANGE | 23,506 | 71 km |
| 1999 | DELAMAR | 22,689 | 88 km |
| 1986 | USAF 2 | 17,410 | 23 km |
| 1984 | SEAMEN 1 | 16,689 | 49 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 15,878 | 98 km |
| 1988 | USAF 4 | 14,702 | 90 km |
| 2021 | SOUTHERN BENCH | 14,385 | 50 km |
| 2006 | HIGBY | 12,869 | 64 km |
| 2020 | STEWART CANYON | 12,531 | 93 km |
| 2014 | BEAR TRAP | 10,717 | 78 km |
| 2017 | TIMBER PEAK | 10,651 | 95 km |
| 2006 | SHERWOOD | 8,803 | 76 km |
| 1999 | SELLEM | 8,141 | 78 km |
| 1988 | DOE 1 | 6,884 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Rachel has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.4").