Potomic, NV

Historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada

Potomic is a historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada. It is 17.2 miles S of Tonopah, the nearest town.

Potomic at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Nye County
Nearest town
Tonopah (17.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.3311, -117.2467

Weather in Potomic now

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Potomic weather by the hour

Potomic weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Potomic

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomic

What is the weather usually like in Potomic?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°55°74°93°41°23°Jan44°25°Feb52°30°Mar59°35°Apr69°44°May81°54°Jun88°61°Jul86°60°Aug79°51°Sep64°40°Oct50°30°Nov42°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan1.1"Feb0.7"Mar0.5"Apr0.7"May0.3"Jun0.6"Jul0.5"Aug0.4"Sep0.6"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TONOPAH, NV US (USC00268160), adjusted for the elevation of Potomic.

Potomic weather month by month

January
41° 23°F
0.7 in of rain
February
44° 25°F
1.1 in of rain
March
52° 30°F
0.7 in of rain
April
59° 35°F
0.5 in of rain
May
69° 44°F
0.7 in of rain
June
81° 54°F
0.3 in of rain
July
88° 61°F
0.6 in of rain
August
86° 60°F
0.5 in of rain
September
79° 51°F
0.4 in of rain
October
64° 40°F
0.6 in of rain
November
50° 30°F
0.5 in of rain
December
42° 21°F
0.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Potomic through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM4:54 PM9 h 51 min
February6:37 AM5:28 PM10 h 51 min
March6:58 AM6:57 PM11 h 59 min
April6:11 AM7:26 PM13 h 15 min
May5:35 AM7:54 PM14 h 18 min
June5:23 AM8:15 PM14 h 52 min
July5:36 AM8:13 PM14 h 37 min
August6:02 AM7:44 PM13 h 41 min
September6:29 AM6:58 PM12 h 28 min
October6:56 AM6:12 PM11 h 15 min
November6:29 AM4:37 PM10 h 8 min
December6:57 AM4:31 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Potomic?

Potomic has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 7.0 inches (177 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Potomic 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 Potomic

The closest live webcam is Mono County, 74.7 miles SW of Potomic.

Mono Countyunknown · 74.7 mi SWOn Windy
Benton › West: US-6 : State LineBenton · 75.0 mi SWOn Windy
US-6 · State LineUS-6 West · Benton · 75.0 mi SW
Mono Countyunknown · 76.3 mi SWOn Windy
AustinAustin · 81.3 mi NOn Windy
Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatoryunknown · 94.5 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Potomic

Where is Potomic, NV?

Potomic is a historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada, 17.2 miles S of Tonopah.

What county is Potomic in?

Potomic is in Nye County, Nevada.

What is the nearest town to Potomic?

Tonopah, 17.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potomic?

Yes. The closest is Mono County, 74.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potomic?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Potomic?

December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Potomic?

About 7.0 inches (177 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Potomic?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Potomic?

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

What climate does Potomic have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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