Sulfur, NV
Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada
Sulfur is a small unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 13.1 miles NW of Smith Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89444.
Sulfur at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89444
- Nearest town
- Smith Valley (13.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.6197, -119.2528
Weather in Sulfur now
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Sulfur weather by the hour
Sulfur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sulfur.
This week in Sulfur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sulfur
What is the weather usually like in Sulfur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 5.9 inprecipitation per year · 150 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sulfur: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOPAZ LAKE, NV US (USC00268186), adjusted for the elevation of Sulfur.
Sulfur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sulfur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sulfur?
Sulfur has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 5.9 inches (150 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sulfur 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 Sulfur
The closest live webcam is Topaz Lake, 18.0 miles NW of Sulfur.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sulfur.
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Questions about Sulfur
Where is Sulfur, NV?
Sulfur is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada, 13.1 miles NW of Smith Valley.
What county is Sulfur in?
Sulfur is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Sulfur, NV?
The ZIP code for Sulfur is 89444.
What is the nearest town to Sulfur?
Smith Valley, 13.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sulfur?
Yes. The closest is Topaz Lake, 18.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sulfur?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sulfur?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sulfur?
About 5.9 inches (150 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Sulfur?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sulfur?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sulfur have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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