The climate in 89445 Winnemucca, NV is mostly dry and sunny. Winters are cold with occasional snowfall and the average temperature is around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures rising to triple digits on some days. The area receives about 7 inches of rainfall a year, making it one of the driest areas in the United States. During summer months, there may be frequent thunderstorms and lightning storms due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Winds can also be strong at times due to the area's location in a valley near two mountain ranges.
Winnemucca (zip 89445), Nevada gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Winnemucca (zip 89445) averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Winnemucca (zip 89445). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Winnemucca (zip 89445) 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year