Button Point

Cliff Remote desert promontory in northeastern Nevada

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2014-06-12 09 36 53 View west along Interstate 80 around milepost 186 near Button Point, Nevada.JPG
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2014-06-12 09 43 30 View west along Interstate 80 around milepost 184 near Button Point, Nevada.JPG
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Button Point
Button Point, Nevada, USA (remote natural area)
41.0244, -117.5857
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Accessible year-round (outdoor natural area)
Free (natural point)

How to Get to Button Point #

Button Point is in a remote part of Nevada. Access is typically by unpaved roads and backcountry tracks; the nearest towns and services can be considerable distances away. Visitors should travel prepared with supplies, a reliable vehicle and navigation aids.

Tips for Visiting Button Point #

  • Check local trail and weather conditions before heading out - desert climates can be extreme.
  • Travel with plenty of water and sun protection; distances between services can be large.
  • Use a detailed map; many remote points share similar terrain and landmarks.

Best Time to Visit Button Point #

Spring and fall are the best seasons for visiting remote Nevada points; summer can be extremely hot.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Mild temperatures ideal for hiking and exploring remote landscapes.
Fall
Sep-Nov · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Comfortable days and cooler nights; good for extended trips.

Weather & Climate near Button Point #

Climate

Button Point's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7° – 5°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-5° – 9°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-3° – 12°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
-1° – 16°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
4° – 21°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 28°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
8° – 28°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
12° – 33°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
11° – 33°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
6° – 27°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
0° – 20°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-4° – 11°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-8° – 5°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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