City in Nevada, United States

Fernley

$387kMedian Home
348Days with 5+ hrs sun
67°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation23kCenter elevation4,160 ft
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Fernley is a city in Lyon County, Nevada, United States, and part of the Reno–Tahoe–Sparks metropolitan area CSA. The city was incorporated in 2001. The population of the city was 22,895 at the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city in Nevada.Wikipedia

Temperatures swing widely through the year. Precipitation is limited through the year. Winter and summer feel distinctly different. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Location Context
Fernley, Nevada
Latitude39.61°
Longitude-119.25°
Population23k
Center elevation4,160 ft

State Context

NevadaU.S. state

Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States. It borders Idaho to the northeast, Oregon to the northwest, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-most extensive and the 31st-most populous U.S.Wikipedia

Income tax: NoneAvg sales tax: 8.24%Property tax: 0.50%Official school data available

About the Region

Desert Southwest

This Southwest grouping covers Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, including low-desert cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas as well as higher-elevation communities. The regional label does not mean every city has low-desert conditions.

Elevation matters when comparing summer heat, winter temperatures, and snow. Rainfall patterns also vary across the region. Use each city’s monthly climate figures and local housing information rather than applying Phoenix’s conditions or costs to every Southwest destination.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age36 yrs
College Educated15%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home5%of workforce
Poverty Rate10%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,906/mo
Median rent
$387k
Median home price
Rent burden27% of income
Household Income
$84k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score
15
School Rating
3.1/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
348
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

95% of the year
Avg High Temp
67°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Mixed humidity
22% warm season / 60% cool season
Comfort Score
52/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
53°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
8"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
20"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
45
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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big seasonal humidity swing
Summer 22% · Winter 60% · Jul-Dec 17-67%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
19 days
per year with AQI > 100
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