Rhyolite, NV
Unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada
Rhyolite is a small unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada. It is 8.6 miles NE of Beatty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89003.
Rhyolite at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Nye County
- ZIP code
- 89003
- Nearest town
- Beatty (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.9039, -116.8283
Weather in Rhyolite now
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Rhyolite weather by the hour
Rhyolite weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rhyolite.
This week in Rhyolite
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rhyolite
What is the weather usually like in Rhyolite?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 99°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 6.3 inprecipitation per year · 159 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rhyolite: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEATTY 8 N, NV US (USC00260718), adjusted for the elevation of Rhyolite.
Rhyolite weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rhyolite through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rhyolite?
Rhyolite has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 6.3 inches (159 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rhyolite is April–May and October–November. 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 Rhyolite
The closest live webcam is Pahrump: Valley HS, 66.5 miles SE of Rhyolite.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rhyolite.
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Questions about Rhyolite
Where is Rhyolite, NV?
Rhyolite is an unincorporated community in Nye County, Nevada, 8.6 miles NE of Beatty.
What county is Rhyolite in?
Rhyolite is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Rhyolite, NV?
The ZIP code for Rhyolite is 89003.
What is the nearest town to Rhyolite?
Beatty, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rhyolite?
Yes. The closest is Pahrump: Valley HS, 66.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rhyolite?
July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Rhyolite?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rhyolite?
About 6.3 inches (159 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Rhyolite?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rhyolite?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rhyolite have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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