Weather & Climate in Spring Valley, NV

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

Spring Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 340 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 9.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,434 ft (742 m)
Area	33.2 sq mi (86.1 km²)
Population Density	6,193/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0952°N, 115.2636°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Harry Reid International (LAS) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.0"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

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

546 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jun 29, 1992	47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M5.8	114 km	9 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	144 km	4 km
Mar 10, 1990	65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M5.0	133 km	0 km
Jan 27, 1999	39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.8	103 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	130 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	137 km	0 km
Aug 14, 2024	8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	73 km	13 km
Jul 5, 1992	California-Nevada border region	M4.4	113 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	137 km	0 km
Jan 25, 1999	37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	102 km	5 km
May 30, 1993	43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.4	100 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1992	29km WSW of Tecopa, California	M4.3	120 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	103 km	9 km
Jun 29, 1992	52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.3	109 km	5 km
Apr 26, 1997	56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada	M4.3	133 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2002	46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.2	116 km	12 km
Jan 2, 1998	9 km S of Alamo, Nevada	M4.2	132 km	5 km
Mar 1, 2013	50km WSW of Shoshone, CA	M4.1	141 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2017	27 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada	M4.1	91 km	7 km
Sep 22, 1993	58 km ENE of Beatty, Nevada	M4.1	149 km	0 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.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992	EF1	13 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF1	27 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1964	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2019	EF0	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 4, 2014	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 1998	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1998	EF0	75 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 30, 1992	EF0	16 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	51 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1986	EF0	65 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1975	EF0	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 12, 1971	EF0	14 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (194 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	194 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	88 km
2005	FORK	43,665	97 km
2020	DOME	43,628	93 km
2005	GOODSPRINGS	33,448	27 km
2013	CARPENTER 1	27,879	34 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	92 km
2006	VEGAS	21,593	73 km
2006	FWS 9	20,441	45 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	90 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE)	9,953	51 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB)	8,094	88 km
1994	RATTLESNAK	6,521	93 km
1994	FORT PIUTE	6,350	96 km
1987	ZIPPER	6,306	26 km
1995	SENATOR II	5,019	87 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP)	4,813	61 km
2005	VEGAS	4,724	55 km
2002	LOST CABIN	4,555	31 km
1994	LIBERTY	4,222	95 km
2019	BONELLI PEAK	4,101	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	51°F (10°C)	0.7 in	Wettest
March	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
May	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
June	83°F (28°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	96°F (35°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
August	87°F (30°C)	0.6 in
September	79°F (26°C)	0.4 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in

Spring Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 44°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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