Rand, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Mineral County, Nevada
Rand is a historical community (former settlement) in Mineral County, Nevada. It is 10.0 miles SW of Walker Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89427.
Rand at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Mineral County
- ZIP code
- 89427
- Nearest town
- Walker Lake (10.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.7758, -118.6733
Weather in Rand now
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Rand weather by the hour
Rand weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rand.
This week in Rand
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rand
What is the weather usually like in Rand?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 4.2 inprecipitation per year · 106 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rand: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAWTHORNE, NV US (USC00263512), adjusted for the elevation of Rand.
Rand weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rand through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rand?
Rand has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 4.2 inches (106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rand 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 Rand
The closest live webcam is Schurz, 13.6 miles NW of Rand.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rand.
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Questions about Rand
Where is Rand, NV?
Rand is a historical community (former settlement) in Mineral County, Nevada, 10.0 miles SW of Walker Lake.
What county is Rand in?
Rand is in Mineral County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Rand, NV?
The ZIP code for Rand is 89427.
What is the nearest town to Rand?
Walker Lake, 10.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rand?
Yes. The closest is Schurz, 13.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rand?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Rand?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rand?
About 4.2 inches (106 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rand?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rand?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rand have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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