Taft, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in White Pine County, Nevada
Taft is a historical community (former settlement) in White Pine County, Nevada. It is 16.3 miles W of McGill, the nearest town.
Taft at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- White Pine County
- Nearest town
- McGill (16.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3325, -114.4861
Weather in Taft now
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Taft weather by the hour
Taft weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taft.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taft
What is the weather usually like in Taft?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 8.9 inprecipitation per year · 225 mm
- 36.9 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Taft: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCGILL, NV US (USC00264950), adjusted for the elevation of Taft.
Taft weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Taft through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:18 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:24 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Taft?
Taft has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 8.9 inches (225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Taft 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 Taft
The closest live webcam is Ruth, 27.2 miles W of Taft.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Taft.
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Questions about Taft
Where is Taft, NV?
Taft is a historical community (former settlement) in White Pine County, Nevada, 16.3 miles W of McGill.
What county is Taft in?
Taft is in White Pine County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Taft?
McGill, 16.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Taft?
Yes. The closest is Ruth, 27.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Taft?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Taft?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Taft?
About 8.9 inches (225 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Taft?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Taft?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Taft have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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