Storey County Climate
Storey County, Nevada
Avg Annual Temp
50.6°F
Annual Precip
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
46.4"
Extreme Heat Days
9.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Storey County Weather
Cooler and Significant Snowfall
Storey County is notably cooler than the national median with an annual average of 50.6°F. It is one of the snowiest regions in the area, averaging 46.4 inches of snow per year.
Nevada's Cool, Snowy Exception
Storey is significantly cooler than the 52.0°F state average and wetter than the 8.6-inch state precip average. It avoids much of Nevada's famous heat, recording only 10 days above 90°F.
Wetter Than Nearby Valleys
Compared to Lyon County, Storey receives over double the annual precipitation and 22 times more snow. It is also much cooler in the summer than neighboring Washoe County.
Mild Summers and Snowy Winters
The county experiences only 10 days of extreme heat, with a comfortable July average of 72.6°F. Winters are heavy with 46.4 inches of snow and a 34.4°F average from December to February.
Invest in Snow Removal
Four-wheel drive and professional snow removal tools are essential for the 46.4-inch annual snowfall. Summer cooling needs are minimal compared to the rest of the state, but winter gear is a must.
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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.