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Ruby Lake Nwr, NV Climate

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

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

Ruby Lake Nwr, Nevada has an average annual temperature of 47°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 14.0", including 51.8" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

47°F (8°C)

Avg High

61°F

Avg Low

32°F

Annual Precip

14.0"

Annual Snow

51.8"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

47°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

14.0"

Plus 51.8" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ruby Lake Nwr) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ruby Lake Nwr area.

Warming context for Ruby Lake Nwr

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ruby Lake Nwr 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 39°F (4°C) 14°F (-10°C) 26°F (-3°C)
February 42°F (6°C) 18°F (-8°C) 30°F (-1°C)
March 50°F (10°C) 25°F (-4°C) 37°F (3°C)
April 56°F (13°C) 31°F (-1°C) 43°F (6°C)
May 66°F (19°C) 39°F (4°C) 53°F (11°C)
June 78°F (26°C) 46°F (8°C) 62°F (17°C)
July 88°F (31°C) 53°F (12°C) 71°F (22°C)
August 87°F (30°C) 51°F (10°C) 69°F (20°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 41°F (5°C) 59°F (15°C)
October 64°F (18°C) 30°F (-1°C) 47°F (8°C)
November 50°F (10°C) 22°F (-6°C) 36°F (2°C)
December 39°F (4°C) 15°F (-10°C) 27°F (-3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.7"

Snow: 9.3"

9.3 days with precipitation

February 1.4"

Snow: 9.6"

9.1 days with precipitation

March 1.4"

Snow: 8.1"

9.0 days with precipitation

April 1.5"

Snow: 6.1"

9.8 days with precipitation

May 1.4"

Snow: 1.3"

8.7 days with precipitation

June 0.8"

4.8 days with precipitation

July 0.5"

4.4 days with precipitation

August 0.5"

4.3 days with precipitation

September 0.9"

4.9 days with precipitation

October 1.1"

Snow: 1.5"

5.6 days with precipitation

November 1.3"

Snow: 6.5"

6.5 days with precipitation

December 1.5"

Snow: 9.4"

8.5 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 23

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 27

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,084

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

404

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Ruby Lake Nwr, NV

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Ruby Lake Nwr, Nevada as a location with an annual average temperature of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00267123, 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. Ruby Lake Nwr receives roughly 14.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 51.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near September 23. For energy use, 7,084 heating degree days and 404 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ruby Lake Nwr scores 47/100 (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 January-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 Ruby Lake Nwr, NV?
The average annual temperature in Ruby Lake Nwr, Nevada is 47°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Ruby Lake Nwr get?
Ruby Lake Nwr receives 14.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ruby Lake Nwr?
Ruby Lake Nwr has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Ruby Lake Nwr?
Growing season data is not available for Ruby Lake Nwr.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ruby Lake Nwr?
Ruby Lake Nwr has 7,084 heating degree days and 404 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 Ruby Lake Nwr 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 USC00267123. 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: USC00267123. For informational purposes only.

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