American Flat, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada
American Flat is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 1.7 miles E of Silver City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89440.
American Flat at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89440
- Nearest town
- Silver City (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2708, -119.6653
Weather in American Flat now
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American Flat weather by the hour
American Flat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of American Flat.
This week in American Flat
Sunrise, sunset and moon in American Flat
What is the weather usually like in American Flat?
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 Flat: 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 Flat.
American Flat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in American Flat 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 Flat?
American Flat 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 Flat 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 Flat
The closest live webcam is Carson City, 6.5 miles SW of American Flat.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from American Flat.
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Questions about American Flat
Where is American Flat, NV?
American Flat is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 1.7 miles E of Silver City.
What county is American Flat in?
American Flat is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of American Flat, NV?
The ZIP code for American Flat is 89440.
What is the nearest town to American Flat?
Silver City, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near American Flat?
Yes. The closest is Carson City, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in American Flat?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in American Flat?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in American Flat?
About 11.7 inches (297 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in American Flat?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit American Flat?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does American Flat have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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