Weather & Climate in Searchlight, NV

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

Searchlight enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°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 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 3,551 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,551 ft (1,082 m)
Area	13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density	85/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4554°N, 114.9204°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

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

646 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Oct 21, 1999	27km NW of Ludlow, California	M5.0	149 km	0 km
Oct 29, 2002	13km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.8	142 km	4 km
Oct 16, 1999	19km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.6	148 km	5 km
Oct 16, 1999	11km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	150 km	-1 km
Oct 21, 1999	27km NW of Ludlow, California	M4.5	149 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2000	14km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	146 km	3 km
Oct 16, 1999	17km WNW of Ludlow, CA	M4.5	147 km	-1 km
Aug 14, 2024	8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	150 km	13 km
Oct 16, 1999	21km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.4	147 km	-1 km
Oct 18, 1999	23km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.4	146 km	-1 km
Jun 28, 1992	29km WSW of Tecopa, California	M4.3	149 km	5 km
Oct 6, 2013	12km W of Ludlow, CA	M4.3	150 km	1 km
Oct 16, 1999	13km W of Ludlow, CA	M4.3	150 km	-1 km
Oct 21, 1999	27km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.3	149 km	2 km
Oct 22, 1999	26km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.2	149 km	2 km
Oct 17, 1999	22km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.2	148 km	3 km
Apr 23, 2008	23km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.1	145 km	5 km
Oct 30, 1999	23km NW of Ludlow, CA	M4.1	147 km	7 km
Jan 24, 2016	8km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.1	147 km	3 km
Feb 23, 2016	8km WSW of Ludlow, CA	M4.1	147 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001	EF1	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	76 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	82 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 1983	EF1	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 2016	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2010	EF0	90 km	1.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1998	EF0	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 1997	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	69 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (191 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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	31 km
2005	HACKBERRY COMPLEX	69,967	55 km
2020	DOME	43,628	63 km
2005	GOODSPRINGS	33,448	72 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	42 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	43 km
2005	TWIN MILLS	12,244	49 km
2006	BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	8,974	48 km
1994	FORT PIUTE	6,350	24 km
1987	ZIPPER	6,306	86 km
1994	COYOTE	6,154	68 km
2015	WILLOW	6,084	77 km
1994	WARM	5,100	80 km
1995	SENATOR II	5,019	72 km
1995	ICEHOUSE	4,570	75 km
2002	LOST CABIN	4,555	99 km
2006	SECRET	4,537	63 km
1994	LIBERTY	4,222	58 km
2019	BONELLI PEAK	4,101	99 km
2005	KINGSTON	3,739	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
June	80°F (27°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	85°F (29°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
September	78°F (25°C)	0.6 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in

Searchlight has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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