Climate change in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Since 1979, Esmeralda County, Nevada has warmed 2.7°F, with 32 more days above 90°F, 1 more nights above 70°F and 17% less precipitation a year.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.0°F
- Precipitation: −17%
- Wettest day of the year: +31%
- Longest dry spell: +7 days
- Days above 90°F: +32 days
- Nights above 70°F: +1 days
- Freezing nights: −15 days
- Frost-free season: +10 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +18 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.