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Weather & Climate in Sutcliffe, NV

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

Sutcliffe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,574 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,574 ft (1,394 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates39.9461°N, 119.6305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyStorey County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience8.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 125 km 14 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 125 km 8 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 129 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 86 km 5 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 128 km 6 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 130 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 54 km 3 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 136 km 4 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 126 km 4 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 54 km 3 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 54 km 5 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 137 km -1 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 138 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 82 km 1 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 82 km -2 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 135 km -1 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 80 km 10 km
Dec 12, 1996 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.6 143 km -2 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 134 km -1 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 93 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 49 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 23 km 25.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 40 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 33 km 3.2 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 81 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 46 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 42 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF0 39 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 80 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RUSH (306,811 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 RUSH 306,811 83 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 47 km
2017 TRUCKEE 98,411 42 km
2017 TOHAKUM 2 92,711 43 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 25 km
2001 OBSERVATION 67,432 99 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 99 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 83 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 20 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 62 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 20 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 50 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 60 km
2016 TULE 35,341 7 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 41 km
2020 NORTH 34,120 32 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 55 km
2020 SHEEP 29,150 99 km
2007 ANTELOPE COMPLEX (WHEELER) 23,108 84 km
2001 FISH 21,860 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Sutcliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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