Thompson, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada
Thompson is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 15.0 miles S of Yerington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89429.
Thompson at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89429
- Nearest town
- Yerington (15.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.1611, -119.1975
Weather in Thompson now
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Thompson weather by the hour
Thompson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompson.
This week in Thompson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompson
What is the weather usually like in Thompson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 13°F average low
- 4.9 inprecipitation per year · 125 mm
- 2.4 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thompson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WABUSKA 6 SE, NV US (USC00268822), adjusted for the elevation of Thompson.
Thompson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Thompson?
Thompson has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 4.9 inches (125 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thompson 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 Thompson
The closest live webcam is Yerington, 12.0 miles S of Thompson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thompson.
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Questions about Thompson
Where is Thompson, NV?
Thompson is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 15.0 miles S of Yerington.
What county is Thompson in?
Thompson is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Thompson, NV?
The ZIP code for Thompson is 89429.
What is the nearest town to Thompson?
Yerington, 15.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thompson?
Yes. The closest is Yerington, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thompson?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompson?
December, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Thompson?
About 4.9 inches (125 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Thompson?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thompson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompson have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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