National, NV

Historical community (former settlement) in Humboldt County, Nevada

National is a historical community (former settlement) in Humboldt County, Nevada. It is 9.9 miles N of Fort McDermitt, the nearest town.

National at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Humboldt County
Nearest town
Fort McDermitt (9.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
41.8283, -117.5853

Weather in National now

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National weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of National.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in National

What is the weather usually like in National?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°33°54°76°97°41°17°Jan46°21°Feb55°25°Mar61°29°Apr71°37°May81°43°Jun92°49°Jul90°46°Aug81°37°Sep66°27°Oct51°22°Nov40°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.5"Feb0.6"Mar1.0"Apr1.2"May0.9"Jun0.3"Jul0.2"Aug0.4"Sep0.7"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit National: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCDERMITT, NV US (USC00264935), adjusted for the elevation of National.

National weather month by month

January
41° 17°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
February
46° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
March
55° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
April
61° 29°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
71° 37°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
81° 43°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
92° 49°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 46°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
81° 37°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
66° 27°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
51° 22°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
December
40° 16°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in National through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM4:46 PM9 h 32 min
February6:43 AM5:24 PM10 h 41 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:07 AM7:32 PM13 h 24 min
May5:28 AM8:05 PM14 h 36 min
June5:13 AM8:28 PM15 h 15 min
July5:27 AM8:25 PM14 h 57 min
August5:57 AM7:51 PM13 h 54 min
September6:29 AM7:01 PM12 h 31 min
October7:01 AM6:10 PM11 h 8 min
November6:38 AM4:31 PM9 h 52 min
December7:09 AM4:21 PM9 h 12 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in National?

National has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 7.8 inches (199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit National 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 National

The closest live webcam is McDermitt: US95 at Nevada Border, 13.7 miles NW of National.

McDermitt: US95 at Nevada BorderMcDermitt · 13.7 mi NWOn Windy
McDermitt: US95 at Nevada BorderMcDermitt · 13.7 mi NWOn Windy
Malheur County: US95 at Blue Mtn Passunknown · 36.0 mi NOn Windy
Paradise HillParadise Hill · 37.7 mi SOn Windy
Basque: US95 at - StationBasque · 42.7 mi NOn Windy
Owyhee County › North-west: 45 Ranch Cherry Stemunknown · 43.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from National.

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Questions about National

Where is National, NV?

National is a historical community (former settlement) in Humboldt County, Nevada, 9.9 miles N of Fort McDermitt.

What county is National in?

National is in Humboldt County, Nevada.

What is the nearest town to National?

Fort McDermitt, 9.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near National?

Yes. The closest is McDermitt: US95 at Nevada Border, 13.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in National?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in National?

December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in National?

About 7.8 inches (199 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in National?

Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit National?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does National have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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