If you are a fan of summer and heat, Winnemucca has been the place for you in July.
A heatwave hit the west coast and northern Nevada, raising temperature over 100 degrees for nine straight days in Winnemucca. The National Weather Service in Elko reported that Winnemucca was 105 degrees or higher for seven straight days (July 7-13.) That broke the previous record four days, set from July 10-13.
Winnemucca hit 105 degrees on July 7, followed by days of 105, 107, 108, 106, 106 and 107 on Saturday, July 13. The streak ended on Sunday, July 14, as the high-pressure system weakened and thunderstorms came into to the area.
Winnemucca set record highs on July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11 and July 13.
As of Monday’s press time, the last time Winnemucca had precipitation of more than .01 inch was May 4, with .16 inches of rain.
The forecast through Saturday has temperatures hovering near 100 degrees. Winnemucca has been at 100 degrees 10 times this year.
The high on Sunday was 90 degrees, which was six degrees below normal. The reporting station had a trace of rain.