Weather & Climate in Yerington, NV

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

Yerington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,583 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,583 ft (1,397 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density	106/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9555°N, 119.1101°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Douglas County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.6"

88% below US avg

Snowfall 3.2"

Wettest Month (May) 0.63"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

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

5,696 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 15, 2020	Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake	M6.5	140 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	49 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	60 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	99 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	112 km	3 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	111 km	0 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	106 km	8 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	55 km	-1 km
May 22, 2020	32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada	M5.1	140 km	7 km
May 15, 2020	31 km SE of Mina, Nevada	M5.1	138 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	95 km	3 km
Feb 13, 2013	39 km N of Dyer, Nevada	M5.1	139 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	60 km	7 km
Jun 30, 2020	29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada	M5.0	134 km	8 km
May 20, 2020	38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada	M5.0	145 km	12 km
Jun 19, 2020	34 km SE of Mina, Nevada	M4.9	141 km	7 km
May 15, 2020	28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada	M4.9	134 km	4 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	147 km	5 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	52 km	4 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	147 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015	EF1	65 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	91 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	9 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	75 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	83 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	53 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1994	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (67 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	67 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	107 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	128 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	147 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TRUCKEE (98,411 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	91 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	59 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	100 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	89 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	79 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	64 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	63 km
2013	BISON	23,611	32 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	61 km
2017	BRAVO17	21,562	84 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	42 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	62 km
1984	INDIAN	16,990	53 km
1999	SANDSPRGS	16,246	89 km
1999	UNNAMED	15,703	70 km
2007	ADRIAN 1	14,564	34 km
2001	MARTIS	14,526	89 km
2020	MOUNTAIN VIEW	14,416	50 km
2013	SPRING PEAK	13,901	81 km
1999	SHIRTTAIL	11,976	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
February	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Yerington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.6") and April the driest (0.4").

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