Afton, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Elko County, Nevada
Afton is a historical community (former settlement) in Elko County, Nevada. It is 26.5 miles S of Wells, the nearest town.
Afton at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Elko County
- Nearest town
- Wells (26.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.4778, -115.1139
Weather in Afton now
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Afton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Afton.
This week in Afton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Afton
What is the weather usually like in Afton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 11.1 inprecipitation per year · 281 mm
- 27.8 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Afton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GIBBS RCH - JARBIDGE 24SE, NV US (USC00263114), adjusted for the elevation of Afton.
Afton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Afton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Afton?
Afton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.1 inches (281 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Afton is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Afton
The closest live webcam is Wells, 26.6 miles S of Afton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Afton.
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Questions about Afton
Where is Afton, NV?
Afton is a historical community (former settlement) in Elko County, Nevada, 26.5 miles S of Wells.
What county is Afton in?
Afton is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Afton?
Wells, 26.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Afton?
Yes. The closest is Wells, 26.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Afton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Afton?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Afton?
About 11.1 inches (281 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Afton?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Afton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Afton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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