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Weather & Climate in Topaz Ranch Estates, NV

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

Topaz Ranch Estates 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 5,121 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates38.7357°N, 119.5008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
55 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 Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 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

6,065 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 25 km 7 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 82 km 11 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 147 km 3 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 108 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
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 18 km -1 km
Feb 13, 2013 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada M5.1 149 km 8 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 95 km 3 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 25 km 7 km
Jun 30, 2020 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada M5.0 149 km 8 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 144 km 4 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 142 km 5 km
May 15, 2020 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada M4.9 149 km 4 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 132 km 5 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 12 km 4 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 132 km 5 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 77 km 1 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 95 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015 EF1 82 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 99 km 1.0 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 39 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 53 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 63 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 56 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 57 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 94 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 80 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF0 31 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 1, 1972 EF0 87 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF0 86 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 (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 92 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 104 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 112 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 130 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 257,084 100 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 69 km
2014 KING 99,070 93 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 19 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 96 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 48 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 95 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 85 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 25 km
2013 BISON 23,611 22 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 30 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 81 km
2020 NUMBERS 18,998 16 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 20 km
2004 POWER 17,266 73 km
1984 INDIAN 16,990 19 km
2001 STAR 16,846 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 15,703 86 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 92 km
2007 ADRIAN 1 14,564 53 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 Ranch Estates 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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