Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mercury Desert Rock, NV Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 5.2"
- Annual precip
- 246d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mercury Desert Rock
Mercury Desert Rock, Nevada averages 64°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 5.2"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 246 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
5.2"
Annual Snow
1.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.2"
Plus 1.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mercury Desert Rock) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Mercury Desert Rock area.
How Mercury Desert Rock compares to every U.S. city
Mercury Desert Rock's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mercury Desert Rock
MethodologyZooming out from Mercury Desert Rock's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 0.3" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 0.2" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4" | 0.1" | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| July | 101°F (38°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.1 |
| August | 99°F (37°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.6 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.8 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 0.3"
4.2 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 0.2"
4.5 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
3.6 days with precipitation
April 0.4"
Snow: 0.1"
2.6 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
2.1 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
1.6 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
1.7 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
2.2 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
246 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,842
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,331
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40% | 8.1 | 65% | 16% |
| February | 38% | 9.1 | 64% | 16% |
| March | 28% | 9.8 | 69% | 10% |
| April | 22% | 10.1 | 72% | 8% |
| May | 19% | 9.8 | 76% | 5% |
| June | 15% | 9.7 | 85% | 2% |
| July | 19% | 8.8 | 79% | 2% |
| August | 21% | 8.3 | 80% | 3% |
| September | 21% | 7.8 | 84% | 2% |
| October | 29% | 7.8 | 77% | 7% |
| November | 36% | 8.0 | 73% | 11% |
| December | 40% | 7.8 | 63% | 18% |
What Mercury Desert Rock's climate means for you
Mercury Desert Rock runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 246 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,842 heating and 2,331 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: Mercury Desert Rock, NV
An annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 50°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Mercury Desert Rock, Nevada. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00003160 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Mercury Desert Rock receives roughly 5.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 1.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 246 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 16 and the first fall freeze near November 17. For energy use, 2,842 heating degree days and 2,331 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mercury Desert Rock scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Mercury Desert Rock, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mercury Desert Rock, Nevada is 64°F. The warmest month averages 101°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Mercury Desert Rock get? ▼
Mercury Desert Rock receives 5.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mercury Desert Rock? ▼
Mercury Desert Rock has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mercury Desert Rock? ▼
Mercury Desert Rock has approximately 246 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 16 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mercury Desert Rock? ▼
Mercury Desert Rock has 2,842 heating degree days and 2,331 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Mercury Desert Rock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003160 near Mercury Desert Rock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003160. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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