Empire, NV
Unincorporated community in Carson City, Nevada
Empire is a small unincorporated community in Carson City, Nevada. It is 2.9 miles SW of Carson City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89706.
Empire at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Carson City
- ZIP code
- 89706
- Nearest town
- Carson City (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.1850, -119.7122
Weather in Empire now
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Empire weather by the hour
Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 9.4 inprecipitation per year · 238 mm
- 14.0 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARSON CITY, NV US (USC00261485), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 9.4 inches (238 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Empire 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 Empire
The closest live webcam is Carson City, 1.3 miles NW of Empire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Empire.
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Questions about Empire
Where is Empire, NV?
Empire is an unincorporated community in Carson City, Nevada, 2.9 miles SW of Carson City.
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Carson City, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, NV?
The ZIP code for Empire is 89706.
What is the nearest town to Empire?
Carson City, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire?
Yes. The closest is Carson City, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 9.4 inches (238 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Empire?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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