Zip 89048 (Pahrump, NV) Climate

Pahrump, NV, located in Nye County, enjoys a pleasant climate with temperatures ranging from a low of 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months to a high of 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. It has an average yearly rainfall of 5.2 inches and snowfall is generally light. The area's dry climate makes it ideal for outdoor activities year round. Pahrump has over 300 days of sunshine each year, making it an ideal tourist destination.

Pahrump (zip 89048), Nevada gets 5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pahrump (zip 89048) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 292 sunny days per year in Pahrump (zip 89048). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pahrump (zip 89048) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 26 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 102 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 89048 zip code is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Nevada.

6.4 Summer - 7.5 Winter

April, October and May are the most pleasant months in the 89048 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 89048 zip code with an average high temperature of 101.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Nevada. In the 89048 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 89048 zip code are April, October and May.

In the 89048 zip code, there are 123.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nevada.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 89048 zip code with an average of 29.5°. This is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In the 89048 zip code, there are 60.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In the 89048 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

Humidity is low in the 89048 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

February is the wettest month in the 89048 zip code with 0.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 4.9 inches in the 89048 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Nevada.

February is the rainiest month in the 89048 zip code with 4.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.7 rainy days. There are 26.4 rainy days annually in the 89048 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.6 inches in the 89048 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Nevada. December is the snowiest month in the 89048 zip code with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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