Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lahontan Dam, NV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 4.8"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lahontan Dam
Lahontan Dam, Nevada averages 57°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 4.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 190 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
4.8"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lahontan Dam) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lahontan Dam area.
How Lahontan Dam compares to every U.S. city
Lahontan Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lahontan Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lahontan Dam, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.1 | 14.5 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3" | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
4.8 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
3.1 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
2.7 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.2 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
1.0 days with precipitation
October 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
3.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,521
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,459
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Lahontan Dam's climate means for you
Lahontan Dam runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,521 heating and 1,459 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: Lahontan Dam, NV
In Lahontan Dam, Nevada, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00264349, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lahontan Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 4.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 4,521 heating degree days and 1,459 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lahontan Dam scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lahontan Dam, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lahontan Dam, Nevada is 57°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Lahontan Dam get? ▼
Lahontan Dam receives 4.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lahontan Dam? ▼
Lahontan Dam has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lahontan Dam? ▼
Lahontan Dam has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lahontan Dam? ▼
Lahontan Dam has 4,521 heating degree days and 1,459 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 Lahontan Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00264349 near Lahontan Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00264349. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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