Joy, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Eureka County, Nevada
Joy is a historical community (former settlement) in Eureka County, Nevada. It is 37.6 miles SW of Eureka, the nearest town.
Joy at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Eureka County
- Nearest town
- Eureka (37.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.9472, -115.5417
Weather in Joy now
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Joy weather by the hour
Joy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joy.
This week in Joy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joy
What is the weather usually like in Joy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 14.0 inprecipitation per year · 355 mm
- 51.8 insnowfall per year · 132 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joy: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUBY LAKE NWR, NV US (USC00267123), adjusted for the elevation of Joy.
Joy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:27 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Joy?
Joy has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 14.0 inches (355 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Joy is June to 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 Joy
The closest live webcam is Eureka, 37.1 miles SW of Joy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joy.
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Questions about Joy
Where is Joy, NV?
Joy is a historical community (former settlement) in Eureka County, Nevada, 37.6 miles SW of Eureka.
What county is Joy in?
Joy is in Eureka County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Joy?
Eureka, 37.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joy?
Yes. The closest is Eureka, 37.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joy?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Joy?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Joy?
About 14.0 inches (355 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Joy?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joy?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joy have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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