Skookum, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada
Skookum is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada. It is 6.1 miles SE of Austin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89310.
Skookum at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lander County
- ZIP code
- 89310
- Nearest town
- Austin (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.5381, -117.1753
Weather in Skookum now
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Skookum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skookum.
This week in Skookum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skookum
What is the weather usually like in Skookum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 25°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 314 mm
- 63.6 insnowfall per year · 162 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skookum: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUSTIN #2, NV US (USC00260507), adjusted for the elevation of Skookum.
Skookum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skookum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:34 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Skookum?
Skookum has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skookum 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 Skookum
The closest live webcam is Austin, 5.5 miles SE of Skookum.
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Questions about Skookum
Where is Skookum, NV?
Skookum is a historical community (former settlement) in Lander County, Nevada, 6.1 miles SE of Austin.
What county is Skookum in?
Skookum is in Lander County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Skookum, NV?
The ZIP code for Skookum is 89310.
What is the nearest town to Skookum?
Austin, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skookum?
Yes. The closest is Austin, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skookum?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Skookum?
December, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Skookum?
About 12.3 inches (314 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Skookum?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skookum?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skookum have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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