Sheepshead, NV
Unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada
Sheepshead is a small unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada. It is 26.5 miles E of Empire, the nearest town.
Sheepshead at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Washoe County
- Nearest town
- Empire (26.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.4817, -119.8319
Weather in Sheepshead now
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Sheepshead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheepshead.
This week in Sheepshead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheepshead
What is the weather usually like in Sheepshead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 7.7 inprecipitation per year · 196 mm
- 13.3 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheepshead: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMOKE CREEK ESPIL, NV US (USC00267618), adjusted for the elevation of Sheepshead.
Sheepshead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheepshead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sheepshead?
Sheepshead has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 7.7 inches (196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheepshead 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 Sheepshead
The closest live webcam is Doyle, 35.8 miles S of Sheepshead.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sheepshead.
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Questions about Sheepshead
Where is Sheepshead, NV?
Sheepshead is an unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada, 26.5 miles E of Empire.
What county is Sheepshead in?
Sheepshead is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Sheepshead?
Empire, 26.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheepshead?
Yes. The closest is Doyle, 35.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheepshead?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheepshead?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sheepshead?
About 7.7 inches (196 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sheepshead?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheepshead?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheepshead have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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