Buffalo Meadows, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Washoe County, Nevada
Buffalo Meadows is a historical community (former settlement) in Washoe County, Nevada. It is 20.0 miles E of Gerlach, the nearest town.
Buffalo Meadows at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Washoe County
- Nearest town
- Gerlach (20.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.6078, -119.7400
Weather in Buffalo Meadows now
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Buffalo Meadows weather by the hour
Buffalo Meadows weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buffalo Meadows.
This week in Buffalo Meadows
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buffalo Meadows
What is the weather usually like in Buffalo Meadows?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 7.7 inprecipitation per year · 196 mm
- 13.3 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buffalo Meadows: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMOKE CREEK ESPIL, NV US (USC00267618), adjusted for the elevation of Buffalo Meadows.
Buffalo Meadows weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo Meadows through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Buffalo Meadows?
Buffalo Meadows has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 7.7 inches (196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Buffalo Meadows 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 Buffalo Meadows
The closest live webcam is Doyle, 45.7 miles SW of Buffalo Meadows.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Buffalo Meadows.
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Questions about Buffalo Meadows
Where is Buffalo Meadows, NV?
Buffalo Meadows is a historical community (former settlement) in Washoe County, Nevada, 20.0 miles E of Gerlach.
What county is Buffalo Meadows in?
Buffalo Meadows is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Buffalo Meadows?
Gerlach, 20.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buffalo Meadows?
Yes. The closest is Doyle, 45.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buffalo Meadows?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Buffalo Meadows?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Buffalo Meadows?
About 7.7 inches (196 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Buffalo Meadows?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo Meadows?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buffalo Meadows have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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