Weather & Climate in Topaz Lake, NV

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

Topaz Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,029 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,029 ft (1,533 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	247/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6987°N, 119.5416°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Douglas County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.9"

84% below US avg

Snowfall 18.3"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.5 / 100
Community Resilience	27.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,100 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	16 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	22 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	80 km	11 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	145 km	3 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	107 km	3 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	108 km	0 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	101 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2013	39 km N of Dyer, Nevada	M5.1	150 km	8 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	98 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	17 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	21 km	7 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	140 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	142 km	4 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	129 km	5 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	129 km	5 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	9 km	4 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	97 km	3 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	10 km	-1 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	78 km	1 km
Dec 31, 1997	9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.8	132 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015	EF1	84 km	1.5 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	45 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	53 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	55 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 1, 1972	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (90 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	90 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	109 km
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	109 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	127 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RIM (257,084 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	RIM	257,084	95 km
2021	CALDOR	226,583	65 km
2014	KING	99,070	90 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	15 km
1996	ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON)	58,161	91 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	43 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	99 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	89 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	20 km
2013	BISON	23,611	27 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	26 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	79 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	18 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	15 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	100 km
2004	POWER	17,266	68 km
1984	INDIAN	16,990	19 km
2001	STAR	16,846	93 km
1999	UNNAMED	15,703	90 km
2001	DARBY	14,734	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
February	31°F (-0°C)	2.4 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
May	49°F (9°C)	0.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in	Coldest

Topaz Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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