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Weather & Climate in Sandy Valley, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandy Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°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 6.6 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 2,767 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,767 ft (843 m) |
| Area | 56.0 sq mi (145.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8421°N, 115.6305°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
1,923 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 16, 1999 | The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake | M7.1 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada | M5.8 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M5.8 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1997 | 20km ENE of Barstow, California | M5.3 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M5.0 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 28km NW of Ludlow, California | M5.0 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 27km NW of Ludlow, California | M5.0 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Barstow, CA | M4.9 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 27, 1999 | 39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada | M4.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 13km NW of Ludlow, CA | M4.8 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 17km W of Ludlow, CA | M4.7 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 16km NNW of Furnace Creek, California | M4.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 12km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M4.6 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 14km SSW of Ludlow, CA | M4.6 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 19km WNW of Ludlow, CA | M4.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 23km NNE of Barstow, CA | M4.6 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 11km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M4.5 | 141 km | -1 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 18km W of Ludlow, CA | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 21km ENE of Barstow, California | M4.5 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 27km NW of Ludlow, California | M4.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF1 | 57 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1964 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 1990 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1987 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1986 | EF0 | 87 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1975 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1971 | EF0 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | YORK | 94,736 | 71 km |
| 2005 | HACKBERRY COMPLEX | 69,967 | 89 km |
| 2020 | DOME | 43,628 | 60 km |
| 2005 | GOODSPRINGS | 33,448 | 17 km |
| 2013 | CARPENTER 1 | 27,879 | 44 km |
| 2006 | FWS 9 | 20,441 | 86 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE) | 9,953 | 93 km |
| 2006 | CALICO | 9,274 | 83 km |
| 1994 | FORT PIUTE | 6,350 | 85 km |
| 1987 | ZIPPER | 6,306 | 23 km |
| 2005 | VEGAS | 4,724 | 96 km |
| 2002 | LOST CABIN | 4,555 | 34 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DRY LAKE) | 3,876 | 85 km |
| 2005 | KINGSTON | 3,739 | 26 km |
| 2020 | COTTONWOOD | 2,783 | 20 km |
| 2020 | MAHOGANY | 2,713 | 55 km |
| 2021 | MOJAVE | 2,499 | 55 km |
| 2000 | BUCK SPRINGS | 2,233 | 60 km |
| 2007 | GOLDEN | 2,062 | 89 km |
| 2011 | WELLS | 1,841 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Sandy Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").