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Weather & Climate in Silver Peak, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Peak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°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 4.3 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 4,416 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,416 ft (1,346 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7577°N, 117.6387°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Esmeralda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 133 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,472 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 15, 2020 | Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake | M6.5 | 49 km | 3 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA | M5.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 64 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 102 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 51 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | M5.1 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 65 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2020 | 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 54 km | 7 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 52 km | 8 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 49 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2018 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1992 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 84 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 122 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 123 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 125 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: USAF 4 (14,702 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | USAF 4 | 14,702 | 100 km |
| 2006 | SAWMILL | 7,095 | 87 km |
| 2002 | INYO COMPLEX (FULLER) | 6,696 | 98 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 6,559 | 97 km |
| 2007 | INYO COMPLEX (SAGE) | 6,531 | 92 km |
| 2015 | ROUND | 6,195 | 92 km |
| 2011 | JOHN | 5,784 | 92 km |
| 2022 | AIRPORT | 4,478 | 80 km |
| 1995 | POLE | 4,077 | 96 km |
| 1998 | TOM | 3,366 | 99 km |
| 2009 | FORKS | 2,932 | 99 km |
| 2002 | BIRCH | 2,601 | 93 km |
| 2018 | PLEASANT | 2,279 | 81 km |
| 2017 | TOLICHA PEAK | 2,179 | 95 km |
| 2012 | FISH | 1,110 | 90 km |
| 1996 | RAILROAD | 1,093 | 28 km |
| 2003 | SAGEHEN | 1,062 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Silver Peak has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and December the driest (0.2").