Sweetwater, NV

Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada

Sweetwater is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 14.5 miles S of Bridgeport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93517.

Sweetwater at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Lyon County
ZIP code
93517
Nearest town
Bridgeport (14.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.4625, -119.1739

Weather in Sweetwater now

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Sweetwater weather by the hour

Sweetwater weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetwater.

This week in Sweetwater

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweetwater

What is the weather usually like in Sweetwater?

Dsb
Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°48°69°90°43°10°Jan45°13°Feb52°20°Mar59°25°Apr67°32°May77°39°Jun85°43°Jul84°41°Aug78°34°Sep67°24°Oct55°17°Nov45°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan1.5"Feb0.9"Mar0.6"Apr0.7"May0.4"Jun0.5"Jul0.4"Aug0.2"Sep0.7"Oct0.8"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Sweetwater: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRIDGEPORT, CA US (USC00041072), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetwater.

Sweetwater weather month by month

January
43° 10°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
February
45° 13°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
March
52° 20°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
April
59° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
May
67° 32°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
June
77° 39°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
85° 43°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
84° 41°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
78° 34°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
67° 24°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
55° 17°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
45° 11°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sweetwater through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM5:01 PM9 h 50 min
February6:45 AM5:36 PM10 h 50 min
March7:05 AM7:05 PM11 h 59 min
April6:18 AM7:34 PM13 h 15 min
May5:43 AM8:02 PM14 h 19 min
June5:30 AM8:23 PM14 h 53 min
July5:43 AM8:21 PM14 h 37 min
August6:10 AM7:52 PM13 h 42 min
September6:37 AM7:06 PM12 h 28 min
October7:04 AM6:20 PM11 h 15 min
November6:37 AM4:45 PM10 h 7 min
December7:05 AM4:38 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Sweetwater?

Sweetwater has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 10.2 inches (259 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater

The closest live webcam is Bridgeport: US-395, 16.0 miles S of Sweetwater.

Bridgeport: US-395Bridgeport · 16.0 mi SOn Windy
US-395 · BridgeportUS-395 · Bridgeport · 16.0 mi S
Sonora Junction › North: US-395 : SR-108unknown · 16.9 mi SWOn Windy
US-395 · SR-108 Sonora JunctionUS-395 North · Coleville · 16.9 mi SW
Mono › North: US-395 : Conway Summitunknown · 25.9 mi SOn Windy
US-395 · Conway SummitUS-395 North · Lee Vining · 25.9 mi S
Topaz LakeTopaz Lake · 27.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sweetwater.

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Questions about Sweetwater

Where is Sweetwater, NV?

Sweetwater is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 14.5 miles S of Bridgeport.

What county is Sweetwater in?

Sweetwater is in Lyon County, Nevada.

What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, NV?

The ZIP code for Sweetwater is 93517.

What is the nearest town to Sweetwater?

Bridgeport, 14.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sweetwater?

Yes. The closest is Bridgeport: US-395, 16.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sweetwater?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Sweetwater?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Sweetwater?

About 10.2 inches (259 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Sweetwater?

Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sweetwater?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sweetwater have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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