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Tonopah is a historic city located in Nye County halfway between Las Vegas and Reno. It sits at the junction of U.S. Routes 6 and 95. As of the 2010 census, the population of Tonopah was 2,478. Established around 1900, there is a lot of history is this small city that became known as the "Queen of the Silver Camps." It began when a prospector named Jim Butler camped in the area and his mule wandered away. When Butler found the critter, he noticed an outcropping that appeared to be heavily laced with silver. He took several samples and this was the beginning of what was to become the site of the second-richest silver strike in the history of Nevada. The mines in the Tonopah district went on to produce in excess of five million tons of ore. At todays market the precious metals produced would be valued in excess of $1,200,000,000! You can experience some of the history at the Tonopah Historic Mining Park. This park has been named "Best Museum in Rural Nevada" for six consecutive years, 2002 through 2007. It's located on the site of the original mining claims that started the rush to the area and covers more than 100 acres. This rich history is brought to life through preserved and restored equipment and buildings, historic exhibits, video presentations and a self-guided tour. Other attractions in Tonopah include the Central Nevada Museum, the Tonopah Star Trails and several city parks.

Surrounding areas: Goldfield, Nevada (25.0 mi)

Tonopah Vacation Rentals




Tonopah Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Best Western Hi Desert Inn320 Main St Box 351Tonopah, NV (775) 482-3511
Jim Butler Motel100 S Main StTonopah, NV (775) 482-3577
Tonopah Station Ramada Inn1137 S Erie Main StTonopah, NV (775) 482-9777

Tonopah Weather & Climate

South-central Nevada has an arid climate with hot summers and cool winters. Due to the very low humidity, there is a wide range in day and nighttime temperatures. Therefore, nights are usually cool, even in midsummer. The record high temperature in this region was 104 °F on July 18, 1960, and the record low was minus 15 °F on January 24, 1937. Average annual precipitation is 5.09 inches, with an average of 37 days with measurable precipitation. Average annual snowfall is 13.0 inches. If traveling, keep in mind that much more snowfall is received in the mountains, so it's best to check ahead for road conditions. Other than summertime heat, extreme weather in south-central Nevada is rare. Thunderstorms are infrequent, tornadoes are rare, and winds are generally light.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 44°F 19°F 0.48 in. -
February 50°F 24°F 0.51 in. -
March 56°F 28°F 0.69 in. -
April 64°F 34°F 0.42 in. -
May 73°F 42°F 0.62 in. -
June 84°F 50°F 0.34 in. -
July 91°F 56°F 0.51 in. -
August 89°F 54°F 0.61 in. -
September 81°F 47°F 0.49 in. -
October 68°F 37°F 0.47 in. -
November 53°F 25°F 0.42 in. -
December 45°F 19°F 0.28 in. -

Tonopah Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Tonopah airport (TPH) located about 7 miles east of Tonopah and the Hadley airport (A36) located approximately 43 miles north of Tonopah in Round Mountain, Nevada.

Tonopah Attractions

 
Ski Areas
Mammoth MountainMammoth LakesCA99.3 mi.
June MountainJune LakeCA102.5 mi.


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