Ophir, NV

Historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada

Ophir is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada. It is 21.2 miles NE of Kingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89045.

Ophir at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Lander County
ZIP code
89045
Nearest town
Kingston (21.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.9472, -117.2731

Weather in Ophir now

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Ophir weather by the hour

Ophir weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ophir

What is the weather usually like in Ophir?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°48°69°90°42°11°Jan45°14°Feb51°20°Mar57°23°Apr65°30°May76°35°Jun85°41°Jul83°39°Aug76°31°Sep64°22°Oct51°15°Nov42°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar0.9"Apr1.1"May0.6"Jun0.5"Jul0.4"Aug0.3"Sep0.6"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Ophir: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station REESE RIVER IONE 13NE, NV US (USC00266746), adjusted for the elevation of Ophir.

Ophir weather month by month

January
42° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
February
45° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
March
51° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
April
57° 23°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
May
65° 30°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
June
76° 35°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
July
85° 41°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
83° 39°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
76° 31°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
64° 22°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
November
51° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
December
42° 10°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ophir through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM4:52 PM9 h 48 min
February6:38 AM5:27 PM10 h 49 min
March6:58 AM6:57 PM11 h 59 min
April6:10 AM7:27 PM13 h 17 min
May5:34 AM7:56 PM14 h 21 min
June5:21 AM8:17 PM14 h 56 min
July5:34 AM8:15 PM14 h 40 min
August6:01 AM7:45 PM13 h 43 min
September6:29 AM6:58 PM12 h 29 min
October6:57 AM6:11 PM11 h 14 min
November6:30 AM4:36 PM10 h 5 min
December6:59 AM4:29 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Ophir?

Ophir has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 7.6 inches (194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ophir 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 Ophir

The closest live webcam is Austin, 39.6 miles N of Ophir.

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Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Ophir.

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Questions about Ophir

Where is Ophir, NV?

Ophir is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada, 21.2 miles NE of Kingston.

What county is Ophir in?

Ophir is in Lander County, Nevada.

What is the ZIP code of Ophir, NV?

The ZIP code for Ophir is 89045.

What is the nearest town to Ophir?

Kingston, 21.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ophir?

Yes. The closest is Austin, 39.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ophir?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Ophir?

December, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Ophir?

About 7.6 inches (194 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Ophir?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ophir?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ophir have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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