Menken, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in White Pine County, Nevada
Menken is a historical community (former settlement) in White Pine County, Nevada. It is 27.0 miles E of Ruth, the nearest town.
Menken at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- White Pine County
- Nearest town
- Ruth (27.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2083, -115.4856
Weather in Menken now
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Menken weather by the hour
Menken weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Menken.
This week in Menken
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Menken
What is the weather usually like in Menken?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 10°F average low
- 9.5 inprecipitation per year · 241 mm
- 44.2 insnowfall per year · 112 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Menken: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOORMAN RCH - RUTH 16WNW, NV US (USC00265371), adjusted for the elevation of Menken.
Menken weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Menken through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 5:54 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:28 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Menken?
Menken has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 9.5 inches (241 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Menken 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 Menken
The closest live webcam is Ely, 25.4 miles E of Menken.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Menken.
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Questions about Menken
Where is Menken, NV?
Menken is a historical community (former settlement) in White Pine County, Nevada, 27.0 miles E of Ruth.
What county is Menken in?
Menken is in White Pine County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Menken?
Ruth, 27.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Menken?
Yes. The closest is Ely, 25.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Menken?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Menken?
December, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Menken?
About 9.5 inches (241 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Menken?
Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Menken?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Menken have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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