Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pioche, NV Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 12.9"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pioche
Pioche, Nevada averages 52°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 12.9"
- annual precipitation
- 168 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
12.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pioche) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Pioche area.
How Pioche compares to every U.S. city
Pioche's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pioche
MethodologyZooming out from Pioche'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.3 | 3.3 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
4.7 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
4.3 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
2.4 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
3.6 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
2.5 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,618
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
716
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Pioche's climate means for you
Pioche runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,618 heating and 716 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: Pioche, NV
Based on station USC00266252 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Pioche, Nevada averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Pioche sees about 12.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 168 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 17. On the energy side, 5,618 heating degree days and 716 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pioche scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Pioche, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pioche, Nevada is 52°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Pioche get? ▼
Pioche receives 12.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pioche? ▼
Pioche has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pioche? ▼
Pioche has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pioche? ▼
Pioche has 5,618 heating degree days and 716 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 Pioche climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00266252 near Pioche.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00266252. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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