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Weather & Climate in Tonopah, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tonopah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 7.0 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 6,126 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,126 ft (1,867 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0822°N, 117.2246°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Esmeralda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 164 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
4,053 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 15, 2020 | Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake | M6.5 | 56 km | 3 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 46km E of Big Pine, California | M6.1 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 37 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.7 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | M5.1 | 73 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 58 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 2020 | 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.1 | 53 km | 7 km |
| Aug 2, 1999 | 39 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada | M5.1 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 65 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada | M5.0 | 149 km | 0 km |
| May 20, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 65 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 1993 | 49km E of Big Pine, California | M4.9 | 114 km | 4 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 36 km SE of Mina, Nevada | M4.8 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 51 km WNW of Beatty, Nevada | M4.8 | 105 km | 17 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 |
| Aug 6, 1992 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1984 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1982 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 120 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 158 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 161 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALL CANYON (7,420 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | WALL CANYON | 7,420 | 71 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 6,559 | 99 km |
| 2008 | ELKHORN 2 | 5,458 | 73 km |
| 2017 | TOLICHA PEAK | 2,179 | 95 km |
| 1996 | RAILROAD | 1,093 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Tonopah has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.7") and December the driest (0.3").