Goldfield, NV Climate


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United States / Nevada / No Metro Area / Esmeralda County / Goldfield / Zip Codes
Goldfield, NV has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild to cool winters. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, and temperatures are moderate during the winter months. On average, the area receives less than nine inches of precipitation annually. Despite having very little rain, the area still receives plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures throughout the year. Summers are typically hot and dry with temperatures in the 90s, while winters range from mild to cool with highs in the mid 50s.

Goldfield, Nevada gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Goldfield averages 12 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 Goldfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Goldfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 32 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Goldfield is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Nevada.

9 Summer - 6.1 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Goldfield, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGoldfield, NevadaUnited States
  6.4 in.38.1 in.
  12.0 in.27.8 in.
  32.2 days106.2 days
  290 days205 days
  89.7°85.8°
  21.6°21.7°
  7.77
  5.54.3
  5686 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 Goldfield with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Nevada. In Goldfield, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Goldfield are September, June and May.
In Goldfield, there are 34.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Nevada.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Goldfield with an average of 21.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Nevada.
In Goldfield, there are 135.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.
In Goldfield, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.
Humidity is very low in Goldfield, 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 Goldfield with 0.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 6.4 inches in Goldfield means that it is drier than most places in Nevada.
February is the rainiest month in Goldfield with 4.0 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 32.2 rainy days annually in Goldfield, which is less rainy than most places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.0 inches in Goldfield means that it is less snowy than most places in Nevada. January is the snowiest month in Goldfield with 3.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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