About Pahrump, Nevada
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Pahrump is located in the midst of spectacular desert scenery in the southwest corner of Nye County, Nevada. Located 45 miles west of fabulous Las Vegas and 60 miles east of Death Valley, the Pahrump Valley is about 26 miles long and ranges ftom 8 to 12 miles wide. Surrounding the Valley are the Spring Mountain Range (for which our motorsports ranch is named) to the east and the Nopah Mountains to the west.The name Pahrump is derived from the Native Americans who settled in this valley, and translates to ”water on a rock,” referencing the abundance of water in the region due to an enormous underground water basin. A rapidly growing rural/suburban community, Pahrump’s population has nearly doubled during each of the last two decades.
The weather is clear and sunny on an average of 216 days per year, making it an ideal location for a motorsports ranch, a fun destination for outdoor activities, and a healthy environment for all.
CLIMATE:
SUMMERS…are typical of the high desert. Although daytime temperatures often reach into the 100´s, gentle breezes and super low humidity create a comfortable level of acceptability. Due to the elevation, nights cool down to the 70´s and 80´s .
SPRING & FALL…temperatures range from the 60´s in March to the 90´s in May. Temperatures in September usually range in the 90´s and drop off to the 60´s by late November.
WINTER…nights are usually cold with temperatures dropping to the 30´s for short periods. Days warm up to the 50´s. Skies are clear and the sunshine is warm.
AVERAGES
Clear and sunny 216 days per year
Partly cloudy 84 days
Annual rainfall is 4.7 inches
Relative Humidity 29%
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LOCATION:
ELEVATION:
Elevation in Pahrump ranges from 2,550 to 2,750 feet above sea level.
POPULATION:
As of 2005 there were an estimated 35,000 residents in the Pahrump Valley. Due to the pleasent climate and desirable way of life in the valley, Pahrump enjoys a growth rate of 15% per year, making it the fastest growing rural town in the USA.
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