Weather & Climate in Schurz, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schurz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,139 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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
Air Quality
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Schurz has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.1").