Crystal, NV
Unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada
Crystal is a small unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada. It is 18.0 miles W of Amargosa Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89060.
Crystal at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Nye County
- ZIP code
- 89060
- Nearest town
- Amargosa Valley (18.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.4917, -116.1667
Weather in Crystal now
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Crystal weather by the hour
Crystal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Crystal.
This week in Crystal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Crystal
What is the weather usually like in Crystal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.2 inprecipitation per year · 133 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Crystal: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MERCURY DESERT ROCK AP, NV US (USW00003160), adjusted for the elevation of Crystal.
Crystal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Crystal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Crystal?
Crystal has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 5.2 inches (133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Crystal is March to May and 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 Crystal
The closest live webcam is Pahrump: Valley HS, 21.5 miles SE of Crystal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Crystal.
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Questions about Crystal
Where is Crystal, NV?
Crystal is an unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada, 18.0 miles W of Amargosa Valley.
What county is Crystal in?
Crystal is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal, NV?
The ZIP code for Crystal is 89060.
What is the nearest town to Crystal?
Amargosa Valley, 18.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Crystal?
Yes. The closest is Pahrump: Valley HS, 21.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Crystal?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Crystal?
December, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Crystal?
About 5.2 inches (133 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Crystal?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Crystal?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Crystal have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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