Climate Insights for Desert Rock Airport

Lincoln County, Nevada, United States

Hottest
July
38°C peak
Coldest
December
1°C low
Wettest
January
31mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Desert Rock Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 160mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Desert Rock Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Feb Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 3° Mar Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jun Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 21° Jul Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 25° Aug Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Desert Rock Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Desert Rock Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 160mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 31mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1mm. That's 29mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Desert Rock Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Desert Rock Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Desert Rock Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 16mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 12°
Apr 17°
May 21°
Jun 28°
Jul 31°
Aug 30°
Sep 25°
Oct 18°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit Desert Rock Airport is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Desert Rock Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
31 mm
3 cm
Feb
3 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
29 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
18 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
2 cm
Apr
11 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
35 °C
20 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
38 °C
19 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
36 °C
18 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
10 mm
1 cm
Dec
1 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
2 cm
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