White Caps, NV

Historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada

White Caps is a historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada. It is 32.4 miles S of Tonopah, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89022.

White Caps at a glance

State
Nevada
County
Nye County
ZIP code
89022
Nearest town
Tonopah (32.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.5311, -117.0492

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White Caps weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in White Caps

What is the weather usually like in White Caps?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°32°54°75°96°42°17°Jan48°21°Feb56°27°Mar63°32°Apr72°40°May83°47°Jun91°55°Jul89°53°Aug81°44°Sep68°33°Oct54°23°Nov42°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.5"Feb0.6"Mar0.5"Apr0.6"May0.4"Jun0.6"Jul0.5"Aug0.4"Sep0.6"Oct0.5"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit White Caps: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMOKY VALLEY - CARVERS, NV US (USC00267620), adjusted for the elevation of White Caps.

White Caps weather month by month

January
42° 17°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
February
48° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
March
56° 27°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
63° 32°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
72° 40°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
83° 47°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 55°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
89° 53°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
81° 44°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
68° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
54° 23°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
42° 16°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in White Caps through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM4:52 PM9 h 50 min
February6:36 AM5:27 PM10 h 50 min
March6:57 AM6:56 PM11 h 59 min
April6:10 AM7:26 PM13 h 16 min
May5:34 AM7:54 PM14 h 19 min
June5:21 AM8:15 PM14 h 53 min
July5:35 AM8:13 PM14 h 38 min
August6:01 AM7:43 PM13 h 42 min
September6:28 AM6:57 PM12 h 29 min
October6:56 AM6:11 PM11 h 15 min
November6:28 AM4:36 PM10 h 7 min
December6:57 AM4:29 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in White Caps?

White Caps has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 6.4 inches (163 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit White Caps 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 White Caps

The closest live webcam is Austin, 67.1 miles N of White Caps.

AustinAustin · 67.1 mi NOn Windy
EurekaEureka · 84.7 mi NEOn Windy
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Benton › West: US-6 : State LineBenton · 91.0 mi SWOn Windy
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Mono Countyunknown · 92.0 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about White Caps

Where is White Caps, NV?

White Caps is a historical community (former settlement) in Nye County, Nevada, 32.4 miles S of Tonopah.

What county is White Caps in?

White Caps is in Nye County, Nevada.

What is the ZIP code of White Caps, NV?

The ZIP code for White Caps is 89022.

What is the nearest town to White Caps?

Tonopah, 32.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near White Caps?

Yes. The closest is Austin, 67.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in White Caps?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in White Caps?

December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in White Caps?

About 6.4 inches (163 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in White Caps?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit White Caps?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does White Caps have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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