Copper Basin, NV
Unincorporated community in Lander County, Nevada
Copper Basin is a small unincorporated community in Lander County, Nevada. It is 5.4 miles E of Battle Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89820.
Copper Basin at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lander County
- ZIP code
- 89820
- Nearest town
- Battle Mountain (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.6031, -117.0456
Weather in Copper Basin now
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Copper Basin weather by the hour
Copper Basin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Copper Basin.
This week in Copper Basin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Copper Basin
What is the weather usually like in Copper Basin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 100°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 9.2 inprecipitation per year · 233 mm
- 20.8 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Copper Basin: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BATTLE MOUNTAIN 4SE, NV US (USW00024119), adjusted for the elevation of Copper Basin.
Copper Basin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Copper Basin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Copper Basin?
Copper Basin has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 9.2 inches (233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Copper Basin 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 Copper Basin
The closest live webcam is Battle Mountain, 5.8 miles NE of Copper Basin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Copper Basin.
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Questions about Copper Basin
Where is Copper Basin, NV?
Copper Basin is an unincorporated community in Lander County, Nevada, 5.4 miles E of Battle Mountain.
What county is Copper Basin in?
Copper Basin is in Lander County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Copper Basin, NV?
The ZIP code for Copper Basin is 89820.
What is the nearest town to Copper Basin?
Battle Mountain, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Copper Basin?
Yes. The closest is Battle Mountain, 5.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Copper Basin?
July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Copper Basin?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Copper Basin?
About 9.2 inches (233 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Copper Basin?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Copper Basin?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Copper Basin have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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