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Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV Climate

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

50°F
Avg annual temp
44/100
Comfort score
6.4"
Annual precip
127d
Growing season

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

The climate verdict for Smoky Valley - Carvers

Smoky Valley - Carvers, Nevada averages 50°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.

50°F
yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
44/100
comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
6.4"
annual precipitation · 10" snow
127 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

50°F (10°C)

Avg High

66°F

Avg Low

34°F

Annual Precip

6.4"

Annual Snow

9.6"

Comfort Score

44/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

44/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

50°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

6.4"

Plus 9.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Smoky Valley - Carvers) 44.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Smoky Valley - Carvers area.

How Smoky Valley - Carvers compares to every U.S. city

Smoky Valley - Carvers'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Smoky Valley - Carvers

Methodology

Since 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Smoky Valley - Carvers's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 42°F (6°C) 17°F (-8°C) 30°F (-1°C)
February 48°F (9°C) 21°F (-6°C) 34°F (1°C)
March 56°F (14°C) 27°F (-3°C) 42°F (5°C)
April 63°F (17°C) 32°F (0°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 72°F (22°C) 40°F (4°C) 56°F (13°C)
June 84°F (29°C) 48°F (9°C) 66°F (19°C)
July 91°F (33°C) 55°F (13°C) 73°F (23°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 53°F (12°C) 71°F (22°C)
September 81°F (27°C) 44°F (7°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 68°F (20°C) 33°F (1°C) 51°F (10°C)
November 54°F (12°C) 23°F (-5°C) 39°F (4°C)
December 42°F (6°C) 16°F (-9°C) 29°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.7"

Snow: 3.9"

4.6 days with precipitation

February 0.5"

Snow: 1.3"

4.3 days with precipitation

March 0.6"

Snow: 0.8"

4.3 days with precipitation

April 0.5"

Snow: 0.8"

3.9 days with precipitation

May 0.6"

4.4 days with precipitation

June 0.4"

2.7 days with precipitation

July 0.6"

2.7 days with precipitation

August 0.5"

2.2 days with precipitation

September 0.4"

2.4 days with precipitation

October 0.7"

3.0 days with precipitation

November 0.5"

Snow: 0.8"

2.8 days with precipitation

December 0.6"

Snow: 2.0"

4.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 28

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 24

50% probability date

Growing Season

127 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,046

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

618

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

What Smoky Valley - Carvers's climate means for you

Smoky Valley - Carvers runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.

  • Gardeners get about 127 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,046 heating and 618 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: Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV

An annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 34°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Smoky Valley - Carvers, Nevada. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00267620 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. Smoky Valley - Carvers receives roughly 6.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 9.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 127 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 28. For energy use, 6,046 heating degree days and 618 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Smoky Valley - Carvers scores 44/100 (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 Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV?
The average annual temperature in Smoky Valley - Carvers, Nevada is 50°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Smoky Valley - Carvers get?
Smoky Valley - Carvers receives 6.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Smoky Valley - Carvers?
Smoky Valley - Carvers 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 Smoky Valley - Carvers?
Smoky Valley - Carvers has approximately 127 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Smoky Valley - Carvers?
Smoky Valley - Carvers has 6,046 heating degree days and 618 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 Smoky Valley - Carvers climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00267620 near Smoky Valley - Carvers.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00267620. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

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