Basic, NV
Unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada
Basic is a small unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada. It is 1.9 miles W of Gabbs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89409.
Basic at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Nye County
- ZIP code
- 89409
- Nearest town
- Gabbs (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.8719, -117.8992
Weather in Basic now
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Basic weather by the hour
Basic weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basic.
This week in Basic
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basic
What is the weather usually like in Basic?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 7.1 inprecipitation per year · 181 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basic: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GABBS 1NE, NV US (USC00262948), adjusted for the elevation of Basic.
Basic weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basic through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Basic?
Basic has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 7.1 inches (181 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Basic 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 Basic
The closest live webcam is Schurz, 49.2 miles W of Basic.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Basic.
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Questions about Basic
Where is Basic, NV?
Basic is an unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada, 1.9 miles W of Gabbs.
What county is Basic in?
Basic is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Basic, NV?
The ZIP code for Basic is 89409.
What is the nearest town to Basic?
Gabbs, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basic?
Yes. The closest is Schurz, 49.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basic?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Basic?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Basic?
About 7.1 inches (181 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Basic?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Basic?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basic have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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