Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg 2 stations
Tonopah, NV Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 4.8"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tonopah
Tonopah, Nevada averages 53°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 4.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 171 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
4.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tonopah) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tonopah area.
How Tonopah compares to every U.S. city
Tonopah'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 Tonopah
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Tonopah captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5" | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.1 | 11.7 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 23.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
4.0 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
4.2 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
3.2 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
3.7 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
2.6 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
2.0 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
2.0 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
2.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,268
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
894
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 9.5 | 62% | 17% |
| February | 49% | 10.2 | 60% | 16% |
| March | 36% | 11.3 | 65% | 12% |
| April | 29% | 11.5 | 64% | 10% |
| May | 25% | 10.8 | 68% | 7% |
| June | 18% | 9.8 | 82% | 3% |
| July | 23% | 9.0 | 72% | 3% |
| August | 23% | 8.8 | 78% | 3% |
| September | 28% | 9.3 | 79% | 3% |
| October | 36% | 9.3 | 73% | 7% |
| November | 48% | 8.9 | 70% | 10% |
| December | 56% | 8.6 | 63% | 18% |
What Tonopah's climate means for you
Tonopah runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,268 heating and 894 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: Tonopah, NV
In Tonopah, Nevada, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Tonopah averages 4.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 18. As for energy demand, 5,268 heating degree days and 894 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tonopah scores 44/100 (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 Tonopah, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tonopah, Nevada is 53°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Tonopah get? ▼
Tonopah receives 4.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tonopah? ▼
Tonopah 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 Tonopah? ▼
Tonopah has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tonopah? ▼
Tonopah has 5,268 heating degree days and 894 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 Tonopah climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Tonopah.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023153. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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