Basalt, NV
Unincorporated community in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Basalt is a small unincorporated community in Esmeralda County, Nevada. It is 17.4 miles SW of Benton, the nearest town.
Basalt at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Esmeralda County
- Nearest town
- Benton (17.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.0075, -118.2722
Weather in Basalt now
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Basalt weather by the hour
Basalt weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basalt.
This week in Basalt
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basalt
What is the weather usually like in Basalt?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 5.6 inprecipitation per year · 142 mm
- 7.8 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basalt: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINA, NV US (USC00265168), adjusted for the elevation of Basalt.
Basalt weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basalt through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Basalt?
Basalt has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 5.6 inches (142 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Basalt is April–May 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 Basalt
The closest live webcam is Benton › West: US-6 : State Line, 16.0 miles SW of Basalt.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Basalt.
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Questions about Basalt
Where is Basalt, NV?
Basalt is an unincorporated community in Esmeralda County, Nevada, 17.4 miles SW of Benton.
What county is Basalt in?
Basalt is in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Basalt?
Benton, 17.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basalt?
Yes. The closest is Benton › West: US-6 : State Line, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basalt?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Basalt?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Basalt?
About 5.6 inches (142 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Basalt?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Basalt?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basalt have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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