Point of Rocks, NV
Unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada
Point of Rocks is a small unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada. It is 9.6 miles NW of Mountain City, the nearest town.
Point of Rocks at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Elko County
- Nearest town
- Mountain City (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.7772, -115.7942
Weather in Point of Rocks now
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Point of Rocks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Point of Rocks.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Point of Rocks
What is the weather usually like in Point of Rocks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 12.8 inprecipitation per year · 326 mm
- 117.0 insnowfall per year · 297 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Point of Rocks: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILD HORSE RSVR, NV US (USC00269072), adjusted for the elevation of Point of Rocks.
Point of Rocks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Point of Rocks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:14 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Point of Rocks?
Point of Rocks has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 12.8 inches (326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 117 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Point of Rocks 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 Point of Rocks
The closest live webcam is Owyhee, 22.5 miles NW of Point of Rocks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Point of Rocks.
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Questions about Point of Rocks
Where is Point of Rocks, NV?
Point of Rocks is an unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada, 9.6 miles NW of Mountain City.
What county is Point of Rocks in?
Point of Rocks is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Point of Rocks?
Mountain City, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Point of Rocks?
Yes. The closest is Owyhee, 22.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Point of Rocks?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Point of Rocks?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Point of Rocks?
About 12.8 inches (326 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Point of Rocks?
Yes, about 117 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Point of Rocks?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Point of Rocks have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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