Potts, NV

Historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada

Potts is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada. It is 24.5 miles W of Kingston, the nearest town.

Potts at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Lander County
Nearest town
Kingston (24.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.0861, -116.6400

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Potts weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potts

What is the weather usually like in Potts?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°49°69°88°42°15°Jan43°17°Feb51°23°Mar57°27°Apr66°35°May76°41°Jun83°48°Jul82°47°Aug74°40°Sep63°31°Oct50°21°Nov42°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.6"Feb0.8"Mar0.8"Apr1.0"May0.6"Jun0.9"Jul1.0"Aug1.4"Sep0.6"Oct0.4"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SNOWBALL RCH, NV US (USC00267640), adjusted for the elevation of Potts.

Potts weather month by month

January
42° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
43° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
51° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
57° 27°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
66° 35°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
76° 41°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
83° 48°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
82° 47°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
74° 40°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
63° 31°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
50° 21°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
42° 15°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Potts through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM4:49 PM9 h 47 min
February6:36 AM5:25 PM10 h 49 min
March6:55 AM6:54 PM11 h 59 min
April6:07 AM7:25 PM13 h 17 min
May5:31 AM7:54 PM14 h 22 min
June5:18 AM8:15 PM14 h 57 min
July5:31 AM8:13 PM14 h 41 min
August5:58 AM7:43 PM13 h 44 min
September6:26 AM6:56 PM12 h 29 min
October6:55 AM6:09 PM11 h 14 min
November6:28 AM4:33 PM10 h 5 min
December6:57 AM4:26 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Potts?

Potts has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 9.1 inches (231 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Potts 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 Potts

The closest live webcam is Austin, 37.2 miles NW of Potts.

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Questions about Potts

Where is Potts, NV?

Potts is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada, 24.5 miles W of Kingston.

What county is Potts in?

Potts is in Lander County, Nevada.

What is the nearest town to Potts?

Kingston, 24.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potts?

Yes. The closest is Austin, 37.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potts?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Potts?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Potts?

About 9.1 inches (231 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Potts?

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

When is the best time to visit Potts?

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

What climate does Potts have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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