Pioneer, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada
Pioneer is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada. It is 31.4 miles NW of Kingston, the nearest town.
Pioneer at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lander County
- Nearest town
- Kingston (31.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.8039, -116.8056
Weather in Pioneer now
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Pioneer weather by the hour
Pioneer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pioneer.
This week in Pioneer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pioneer
What is the weather usually like in Pioneer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 6.4 inprecipitation per year · 163 mm
- 9.6 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pioneer: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMOKY VALLEY - CARVERS, NV US (USC00267620), adjusted for the elevation of Pioneer.
Pioneer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pioneer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Pioneer?
Pioneer has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 6.4 inches (163 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pioneer 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 Pioneer
The closest live webcam is Austin, 50.4 miles N of Pioneer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pioneer.
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Questions about Pioneer
Where is Pioneer, NV?
Pioneer is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada, 31.4 miles NW of Kingston.
What county is Pioneer in?
Pioneer is in Lander County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Pioneer?
Kingston, 31.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pioneer?
Yes. The closest is Austin, 50.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pioneer?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Pioneer?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Pioneer?
About 6.4 inches (163 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Pioneer?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pioneer?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pioneer have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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