Battle Mountain, NV has a desert climate with hot and dry summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically reach into the 90s Fahrenheit, while during winter months temperatures can drop below freezing. Rainfall is relatively sparse throughout the year, averaging around 8 inches annually. The area is also subject to strong winds due to its location at the northern end of Nevada’s Great Basin. Winters are generally mild with light snowfalls of 1-3 inches common from December through March.
Battle Mountain, Nevada gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Battle Mountain averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Battle Mountain. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Battle Mountain gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year