Darwin, NV
Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada
Darwin is a small unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 5.0 miles W of Fernley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89408.
Darwin at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89408
- Nearest town
- Fernley (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.5894, -119.1011
Weather in Darwin now
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Darwin weather by the hour
Darwin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Darwin.
This week in Darwin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Darwin
What is the weather usually like in Darwin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 4.8 inprecipitation per year · 122 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Darwin: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAHONTAN DAM, NV US (USC00264349), adjusted for the elevation of Darwin.
Darwin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Darwin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Darwin?
Darwin has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 4.8 inches (122 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Darwin 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 Darwin
The closest live webcam is Fernley, 5.9 miles W of Darwin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Darwin.
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Questions about Darwin
Where is Darwin, NV?
Darwin is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada, 5.0 miles W of Fernley.
What county is Darwin in?
Darwin is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Darwin, NV?
The ZIP code for Darwin is 89408.
What is the nearest town to Darwin?
Fernley, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Darwin?
Yes. The closest is Fernley, 5.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Darwin?
July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Darwin?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Darwin?
About 4.8 inches (122 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Darwin?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Darwin?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Darwin have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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