Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Battle Mountain, NV Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 9.2"
- Annual precip
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain, Nevada averages 54°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 9.2"
- annual precipitation · 21" snow
- 143 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
9.2"
Annual Snow
20.8"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Plus 20.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Battle Mountain) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Battle Mountain area.
How Battle Mountain compares to every U.S. city
Battle Mountain's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Battle Mountain
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Battle Mountain, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0" | 5.5" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 3.9" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 2.2" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1" | 1.0" | 13.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.1" | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 13.8 |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.3 |
| August | 98°F (36°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.7 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 10.3 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.3" | 16.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 2.1" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0" | 5.7" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 5.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 3.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 2.2"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 1.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
Snow: 0.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
4.2 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
Snow: 0.3"
3.8 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 2.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 5.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,951
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,071
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Battle Mountain's climate means for you
Battle Mountain runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,951 heating and 1,071 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Battle Mountain, NV
An annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Battle Mountain, Nevada. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00024119 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Battle Mountain should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 9.2 inches, with 20.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near September 29. And on the energy front, 4,951 heating degree days and 1,071 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Battle Mountain scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Battle Mountain, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Battle Mountain, Nevada is 54°F. The warmest month averages 100°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Battle Mountain get? ▼
Battle Mountain receives 9.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 20.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Battle Mountain? ▼
Battle Mountain has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Battle Mountain? ▼
Battle Mountain has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Battle Mountain? ▼
Battle Mountain has 4,951 heating degree days and 1,071 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Battle Mountain climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024119 near Battle Mountain.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024119. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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