Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Shoshone, NV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 9.3"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Shoshone
Shoshone, Nevada averages 48°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 9.3"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 129 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
9.3"
Annual Snow
17.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Plus 17.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Shoshone) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Shoshone area.
How Shoshone compares to every U.S. city
Shoshone's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Shoshone
MethodologyZooming out from Shoshone'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 | 42°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 4.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 4.5" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0" | 2.8" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 1.4" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 9.3 | 0.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.1" | 0.8 | 3.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 12.4 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 9.1 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 0.3" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6" | 1.5" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 2.8" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 4.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 4.5"
6.3 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 2.8"
6.3 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
Snow: 1.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
Snow: 0.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
4.2 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
5.3 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
4.6 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 0.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 1.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 2.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,476
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
383
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Shoshone's climate means for you
Shoshone runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,476 heating and 383 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: Shoshone, NV
Shoshone, Nevada runs an annual average of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00267450, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Shoshone averages 9.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 17.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 129 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 29. Turning to energy use, 6,476 heating degree days and 383 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Shoshone scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Shoshone, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Shoshone, Nevada is 48°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Shoshone get? ▼
Shoshone receives 9.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Shoshone? ▼
Shoshone has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Shoshone? ▼
Shoshone has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Shoshone? ▼
Shoshone has 6,476 heating degree days and 383 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 Shoshone climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00267450 near Shoshone.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00267450. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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