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Weather & Climate in Zephyr Cove, NV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zephyr Cove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°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 18.5 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 7,281 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,281 ft (2,219 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0133°N, 119.9236°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Carson City County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.6 / 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
3,024 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 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 3 km N of Blairsden, California | M5.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada | M5.1 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California | M5.1 | 32 km | -1 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | California-Nevada border region | M4.9 | 41 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 32 km | 1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada | M4.8 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1995 | 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.8 | 41 km | -1 km |
| Oct 1, 2011 | 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada | M4.8 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California | M4.8 | 36 km | -2 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 13 km SE of Walker, California | M4.7 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.7 | 40 km | -1 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV | M4.7 | 82 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 19km NW of Truckee, CA | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA | M4.6 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 18 km SW of Hawthorne, Nevada | M4.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 15, 2020 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1973 | EF1 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1964 | EF1 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2017 | EF0 | 5 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2017 | EF0 | 19 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2015 | EF0 | 14 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2005 | EF0 | 29 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2004 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2003 | EF0 | 24 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2003 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2002 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2000 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1999 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1998 | EF0 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1997 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1995 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1989 | EF0 | 52 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 (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 137 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 155 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 172 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 | 45 km |
| 2014 | KING | 99,070 | 54 km |
| 2022 | MOSQUITO | 77,858 | 66 km |
| 2021 | TAMARACK | 70,171 | 39 km |
| 2018 | PERRY | 53,734 | 95 km |
| 1994 | COTTONWOOD | 47,912 | 69 km |
| 2020 | LOYALTON | 45,484 | 78 km |
| 2018 | DONNELL | 36,151 | 71 km |
| 2017 | EARTHSTONE | 35,305 | 73 km |
| 2020 | NORTH | 34,120 | 93 km |
| 1985 | GOOSEBERRY | 29,290 | 71 km |
| 2013 | AMERICAN | 27,938 | 59 km |
| 2020 | SLINK | 26,437 | 63 km |
| 2013 | BISON | 23,611 | 39 km |
| 2002 | CANNON | 23,605 | 73 km |
| 1992 | CLEVELAND | 21,835 | 48 km |
| 2008 | AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) | 20,709 | 62 km |
| 2020 | NUMBERS | 18,998 | 34 km |
| 2015 | WASHINGTON | 18,485 | 46 km |
| 1985 | HUNGRY VA3 | 18,177 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Zephyr Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").