Decoy, NV
Unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada
Decoy is a small unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada. It is 21.9 miles E of West Wendover, the nearest town.
Decoy at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Elko County
- Nearest town
- West Wendover (21.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.6717, -114.4869
Weather in Decoy now
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Decoy weather by the hour
Decoy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Decoy.
This week in Decoy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Decoy
What is the weather usually like in Decoy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 3.6 inprecipitation per year · 91 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Decoy: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WENDOVER AP AWOS, UT US (USW00024193), adjusted for the elevation of Decoy.
Decoy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Decoy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 5:57 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Decoy?
Decoy has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 3.6 inches (91 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Decoy is May–June and August–September. 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 Decoy
The closest live webcam is West Wendover, 22.6 miles E of Decoy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Decoy.
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Questions about Decoy
Where is Decoy, NV?
Decoy is an unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada, 21.9 miles E of West Wendover.
What county is Decoy in?
Decoy is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Decoy?
West Wendover, 21.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Decoy?
Yes. The closest is West Wendover, 22.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Decoy?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Decoy?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Decoy?
About 3.6 inches (91 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Decoy?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Decoy?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Decoy have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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