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Weather & Climate in Washoe Valley, NV

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

Washoe Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,098 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density675/sq mi
Coordinates39.2923°N, 119.7768°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyCarson City County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 46.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.2 / 100
Community Resilience17.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,039 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 54 km 14 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 91 km 7 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 148 km 11 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 148 km 8 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 92 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 58 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 29 km 3 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 90 km 7 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 65 km 4 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 149 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 23 km 1 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 65 km -1 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 127 km 5 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 98 km 4 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 29 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 27 km -2 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 103 km 7 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 64 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV M4.7 94 km 4 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 50 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 57 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 96 km 25.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 34 km 1.0 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 59 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 33 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 20 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 75 km 3.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 44 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 9 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 29 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 37 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 82 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 178 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 196 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 CALDOR 226,583 77 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 82 km
2014 KING 99,070 77 km
2017 TRUCKEE 98,411 73 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 79 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 84 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 65 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 62 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 50 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 83 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 54 km
2016 TULE 35,341 79 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 40 km
2020 NORTH 34,120 65 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 41 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 72 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 88 km
2013 BISON 23,611 47 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 95 km
2001 FISH 21,860 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Washoe Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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