Weather & Climate in Schurz, NV

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

Schurz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°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 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,139 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,139 ft (1,262 m)
Area	58.5 sq mi (151.6 km²)
Population Density	72/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9794°N, 118.8334°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Mineral County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.2"

89% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 15, 2020	Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake	M6.5	124 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	73 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	78 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	105 km	11 km
Nov 2, 1997	16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada	M5.4	144 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	109 km	3 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	107 km	0 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	103 km	8 km
May 15, 2020	31 km SE of Mina, Nevada	M5.1	122 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	113 km	3 km
Feb 13, 2013	39 km N of Dyer, Nevada	M5.1	126 km	8 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	79 km	-1 km
May 22, 2020	32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada	M5.1	123 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	78 km	7 km
May 20, 2020	38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada	M5.0	128 km	12 km
Jun 30, 2020	29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada	M5.0	119 km	8 km
May 15, 2020	28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada	M4.9	119 km	4 km
Jun 19, 2020	34 km SE of Mina, Nevada	M4.9	125 km	7 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	150 km	5 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	75 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015	EF1	54 km	1.5 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	98 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	59 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1994	EF0	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	42 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1987	EF0	47 km	3.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (61 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	61 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	110 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	132 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	151 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TRUCKEE (98,411 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	93 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	82 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	90 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	74 km
2017	DRAW	27,073	97 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	82 km
2013	BISON	23,611	56 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	78 km
2017	BRAVO17	21,562	61 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	66 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	84 km
1984	INDIAN	16,990	77 km
1999	SANDSPRGS	16,246	65 km
1999	UNNAMED	15,703	83 km
2007	ADRIAN 1	14,564	51 km
2020	MOUNTAIN VIEW	14,416	67 km
2013	SPRING PEAK	13,901	81 km
1999	SHIRTTAIL	11,976	76 km
2011	NIXON	11,577	89 km
1999	PAH RAH	10,080	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.7 in	Wettest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	0.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.4 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Schurz has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and April the driest (0.4").

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