Nixon, Nevada Weather
Nixon, Nevada — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Nixon, Washoe County.
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About Nixon, Nevada
Nixon rests in a broad basin, a landscape shaped by ancient forces and the persistent Nevada sun. It lies 29.4 miles north-east of Sparks, NV (from Sparks, NV: bearing 46°T), and is situated 16.5 miles north-north-west of Fernley. The earth here is a mosaic of muted ochres and dusty greens, stretching towards distant, cerulean-shadowed mountains that seem to hold the sky in their rugged embrace. Sparse sagebrush, silvered by the dry air, dots the terrain, its fragrance a subtle counterpoint to the vast, quiet expanse. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, an almost crystalline quality that imbues the scene with a profound sense of stillness, as if time itself has slowed its hurried pace to accommodate this arid beauty. The story of Nixon is intimately tied to the Truckee River, a life-giving artery that has sustained the Paiute people for generations and now flows near the heart of the community. This vital waterway dictates much of the local character, influencing the rhythm of life and the opportunities that have emerged here. While the surrounding lands whisper of ranching and the hardscrabble existence of early settlers, the river's presence hints at a deeper, more enduring connection to the land. The economy here, though modest, is shaped by its proximity to this essential resource, fostering a spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency that is palpable in the unpretentious demeanor of its residents.
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| Location | Nixon, Washoe County, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39.831854°N, 119.357953°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 89424 |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Nixon, Nevada Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Nixon, Nevada, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Nixon includes coordinates 39.831854°N, 119.357953°W, situated in Washoe County. ZIP code 89424. Telephone area code: 775. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
