Artesia, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada
Artesia is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 11.5 miles S of Smith Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89430.
Artesia at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89430
- Nearest town
- Smith Valley (11.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.9539, -119.3744
Weather in Artesia now
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Artesia weather by the hour
Artesia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Artesia.
This week in Artesia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Artesia
What is the weather usually like in Artesia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 6.2 inprecipitation per year · 158 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Artesia: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITH 6 N, NV US (USC00267612), adjusted for the elevation of Artesia.
Artesia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Artesia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Artesia?
Artesia has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 6.2 inches (158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Artesia is May–June and September–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 Artesia
The closest live webcam is Yerington, 10.6 miles E of Artesia.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Artesia.
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Questions about Artesia
Where is Artesia, NV?
Artesia is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 11.5 miles S of Smith Valley.
What county is Artesia in?
Artesia is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Artesia, NV?
The ZIP code for Artesia is 89430.
What is the nearest town to Artesia?
Smith Valley, 11.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Artesia?
Yes. The closest is Yerington, 10.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Artesia?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Artesia?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Artesia?
About 6.2 inches (158 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Artesia?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Artesia?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Artesia have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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