Churchill County Climate
Churchill County, Nevada
Avg Annual Temp
52.8°F
Annual Precip
5.1"
Annual Snowfall
4.1"
Extreme Heat Days
71.425
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Churchill County Weather
Average temperatures in a dry climate
Churchill County’s 52.8°F annual average temperature aligns almost perfectly with the national median. Despite this typical temperature, its 5.1 inches of annual precipitation is far below the national average.
A warmer pocket of Northern Nevada
At 52.8°F, Churchill stays slightly warmer than the state average of 52.0°F. It serves as a drier, warmer transition zone between the mountains and the eastern basins.
Drier than the capital region
Churchill is significantly drier than Carson City, receiving about 4 inches less rain annually. It also sees far less snow than Humboldt County to the north, which averages 19 inches compared to Churchill's 4.1.
Long summers and light snow
Summer heat is a major factor here, with 71 days per year reaching 90°F or more. Winters are dry and relatively mild for the region, averaging only 4.1 inches of total snowfall.
Prioritize cooling and water storage
Extensive summer heat makes reliable air conditioning essential for the 71 extreme heat days. Xeriscaping is a practical choice for homeowners due to the extremely low 5.1-inch annual rainfall.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.