Esmeralda County, NV Climate

Esmeralda, NV County is located in the southwestern region of Nevada and has a subtropical desert climate. The summers are hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 95°F on many days, while the winters are mild with average temperatures between 40-60°F. Rainfall in Esmeralda County is scarce with an average annual precipitation of just 6 inches. Despite this lack of rainfall, there are several areas within the county that receive higher levels of moisture due to their proximity to rivers or other natural sources of water. This allows for greenery and vegetation in some parts of Esmeralda County, although large stretches remain arid and sometimes barren.

Esmeralda County, Nevada gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Esmeralda County averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 290 sunny days per year in Esmeralda County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Esmeralda County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 48 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Esmeralda County is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nevada.

8.3 Summer - 6.1 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Esmeralda County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Esmeralda, Nevada	United States
	9.1 in.	38.1 in.
	5.5 in.	27.8 in.
	47.9 days	106.2 days
	290 days	205 days
	93.0°	85.8°
	20.0°	21.7°
	7.6	7
	5.5	4.3
	5681 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Esmeralda County with an average high temperature of 93.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Nevada. In Esmeralda County, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Esmeralda County are May, September and June.

In Esmeralda County, there are 56.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Esmeralda County with an average of 18.9°. This is colder than most places in Nevada.

In Esmeralda County, there are 134.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In Esmeralda County, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

Humidity is very low in Esmeralda County, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

February is the wettest month in Esmeralda County with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.1 inches in Esmeralda County means that it is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

March is the rainiest month in Esmeralda County with 5.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.4 rainy days. There are 47.9 rainy days annually in Esmeralda County, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 5.5 inches in Esmeralda County means that it is less snowy than most places in Nevada. January is the snowiest month in Esmeralda County with 1.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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