Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rye Patch Dam, NV Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 8.3"
- Annual precip
- 128d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rye Patch Dam
Rye Patch Dam, Nevada averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 8.3"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 128 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
8.3"
Annual Snow
3.3"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.3"
Plus 3.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rye Patch Dam) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rye Patch Dam area.
How Rye Patch Dam compares to every U.S. city
Rye Patch Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rye Patch Dam
MethodologyRye Patch Dam's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0" | 0.8" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 0.1" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 0.3" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 13.2 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 25.3 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 9.3 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 18.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 0.3" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 1.6" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 0.8"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 0.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
Snow: 0.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
2.9 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.6 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.5 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
2.3 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
3.2 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 0.3"
4.7 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 1.6"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
128 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,748
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
691
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Rye Patch Dam's climate means for you
Rye Patch Dam runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 128 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,748 heating and 691 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: Rye Patch Dam, NV
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Rye Patch Dam, Nevada as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00267192, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Rye Patch Dam sees about 8.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 3.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 128 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 19 and the first fall freeze near September 24. On the energy side, 5,748 heating degree days and 691 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rye Patch Dam scores 49/100 (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 Rye Patch Dam, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rye Patch Dam, Nevada is 51°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Rye Patch Dam get? ▼
Rye Patch Dam receives 8.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rye Patch Dam? ▼
Rye Patch Dam has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rye Patch Dam? ▼
Rye Patch Dam has approximately 128 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rye Patch Dam? ▼
Rye Patch Dam has 5,748 heating degree days and 691 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 Rye Patch Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00267192 near Rye Patch Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00267192. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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