Amargosa, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada
Amargosa is a historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada. It is 18.2 miles W of Amargosa Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89060.
Amargosa at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Nye County
- ZIP code
- 89060
- Nearest town
- Amargosa Valley (18.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.5697, -116.1575
Weather in Amargosa now
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Amargosa weather by the hour
Amargosa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amargosa.
This week in Amargosa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Amargosa
What is the weather usually like in Amargosa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.2 inprecipitation per year · 133 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Amargosa: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MERCURY DESERT ROCK AP, NV US (USW00003160), adjusted for the elevation of Amargosa.
Amargosa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amargosa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Amargosa?
Amargosa has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 5.2 inches (133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Amargosa is March to May and October. 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 Amargosa
The closest live webcam is Pahrump: Valley HS, 26.3 miles S of Amargosa.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amargosa.
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Questions about Amargosa
Where is Amargosa, NV?
Amargosa is a historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada, 18.2 miles W of Amargosa Valley.
What county is Amargosa in?
Amargosa is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Amargosa, NV?
The ZIP code for Amargosa is 89060.
What is the nearest town to Amargosa?
Amargosa Valley, 18.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amargosa?
Yes. The closest is Pahrump: Valley HS, 26.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amargosa?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Amargosa?
December, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Amargosa?
About 5.2 inches (133 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Amargosa?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Amargosa?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Amargosa have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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