Eureka County has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures can dip down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The county experiences an average of 13 inches of rain per year, making it one of the driest areas in Nevada. The warm dry air is ideal for growing crops like hay, alfalfa, and wheat. Winters are usually mild but can get quite cold at night. Snowfall is rare but does occur at higher elevations during the winter.
Eureka County, Nevada gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Eureka County averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Eureka County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Eureka County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year