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Silver Peak, NV is located in the desert and has a warm climate all year round. Summers are hot and dry with average temperatures reaching up to 95°F (35°C). Winters are mild with temperatures typically ranging between 40-60°F (4-16°C). Precipitation is scarce throughout the year with only an average of 4 inches of rainfall annually. The region experiences low humidity levels and some days can reach over 110°F (43°C). Despite its warm climate, Silver Peak is known for its high winds which can be quite strong at times.

Silver Peak, Nevada gets 5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Silver Peak averages 0 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 Silver Peak. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Silver Peak gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 29 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 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.4 Summer - 6.4 Winter
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Silver Peak, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSilver Peak, NevadaUnited States
  4.5 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  29.4 days106.2 days
  290 days205 days
  97.6°85.8°
  18.5°21.7°
  7.67
  5.54.3
  4321 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 Silver Peak with an average high temperature of 97.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Nevada. In Silver Peak, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Silver Peak are May, October and September.
In Silver Peak, there are 88.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nevada.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Silver Peak with an average of 17.5°. This is colder than most places in Nevada.
In Silver Peak, there are 132.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.
In Silver Peak, there are 1.4 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 Silver Peak, 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.
July is the wettest month in Silver Peak with 0.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 4.5 inches in Silver Peak means that it is one of the driest places in Nevada.
March is the rainiest month in Silver Peak with 3.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 29.4 rainy days annually in Silver Peak, which is less rainy than most places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Silver Peak means that it is one of the least snowy places in Nevada. March is the snowiest month in Silver Peak with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 9 years ago

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