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Battle Mountain, NV Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Battle Mountain, Nevada has an average annual temperature of 54°F and a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 9.2", including 20.8" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

71°F

Avg Low

37°F

Annual Precip

9.2"

Annual Snow

20.8"

Comfort Score

42/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

42/100

Moderate

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) 42.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Battle Mountain area.

Warming context for Battle Mountain

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Battle Mountain captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 46°F (8°C) 22°F (-5°C) 34°F (1°C)
February 52°F (11°C) 26°F (-3°C) 39°F (4°C)
March 62°F (17°C) 31°F (0°C) 47°F (8°C)
April 68°F (20°C) 36°F (2°C) 52°F (11°C)
May 78°F (26°C) 44°F (6°C) 61°F (16°C)
June 90°F (32°C) 50°F (10°C) 70°F (21°C)
July 100°F (38°C) 56°F (14°C) 78°F (26°C)
August 98°F (36°C) 54°F (12°C) 76°F (24°C)
September 87°F (31°C) 45°F (7°C) 66°F (19°C)
October 73°F (23°C) 34°F (1°C) 54°F (12°C)
November 57°F (14°C) 27°F (-3°C) 42°F (6°C)
December 46°F (8°C) 22°F (-5°C) 34°F (1°C)

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

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

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Battle Mountain, NV

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Battle Mountain, Nevada as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00024119, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Battle Mountain receives roughly 9.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 20.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near September 29. For energy use, 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 42/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

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 42/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Battle Mountain?
Growing season data is not available for Battle Mountain.
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. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Battle Mountain climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00024119. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024119. For informational purposes only.

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