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Lahontan Dam, NV Climate

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

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

Lahontan Dam, Nevada has an average annual temperature of 57°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 4.8". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

57°F (14°C)

Avg High

70°F

Avg Low

43°F

Annual Precip

4.8"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

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) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

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

Warming context for Lahontan Dam

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lahontan Dam 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 47°F (8°C) 25°F (-4°C) 36°F (2°C)
February 53°F (12°C) 28°F (-2°C) 41°F (5°C)
March 61°F (16°C) 34°F (1°C) 48°F (9°C)
April 67°F (20°C) 40°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C)
May 76°F (24°C) 48°F (9°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 87°F (31°C) 57°F (14°C) 72°F (22°C)
July 96°F (36°C) 66°F (19°C) 81°F (27°C)
August 94°F (35°C) 64°F (18°C) 79°F (26°C)
September 86°F (30°C) 54°F (12°C) 70°F (21°C)
October 72°F (22°C) 42°F (6°C) 57°F (14°C)
November 57°F (14°C) 31°F (0°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 46°F (8°C) 24°F (-4°C) 35°F (2°C)

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

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

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Lahontan Dam, NV

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lahontan Dam, Nevada as a location with an annual average temperature of 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. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00264349, 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. Lahontan Dam receives roughly 4.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 25. For energy use, 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 57/100 (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 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 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Lahontan Dam?
Growing season data is not available for Lahontan Dam.
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. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Lahontan Dam 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 USC00264349. 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: USC00264349. For informational purposes only.

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