American City, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada
American City is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 1.4 miles E of Silver City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89440.
American City at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89440
- Nearest town
- Silver City (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2700, -119.6603
Weather in American City now
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American City weather by the hour
American City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of American City.
This week in American City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in American City
What is the weather usually like in American City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 297 mm
- 46.4 insnowfall per year · 118 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit American City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIRGINIA CITY, NV US (USC00268761), adjusted for the elevation of American City.
American City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in American City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in American City?
American City has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (297 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit American City 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 American City
The closest live webcam is Carson City, 6.6 miles SW of American City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from American City.
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Questions about American City
Where is American City, NV?
American City is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 1.4 miles E of Silver City.
What county is American City in?
American City is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of American City, NV?
The ZIP code for American City is 89440.
What is the nearest town to American City?
Silver City, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near American City?
Yes. The closest is Carson City, 6.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in American City?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in American City?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in American City?
About 11.7 inches (297 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in American City?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit American City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does American City have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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