Crystal Bay, Nevada facts for kids
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Crystal Bay, Nevada
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Entering Crystal Bay via SR 28 from Kings Beach, California
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Location of Crystal Bay, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,273 ft (1,912 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Density | 747.23/sq mi (288.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89402
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-16700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583915 |
Crystal Bay is a small community located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Washoe County, Nevada. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, about 337 people lived in Crystal Bay. It is considered part of the larger Reno−Sparks metropolitan area. Before 2010, Crystal Bay was grouped with another nearby community called Incline Village for census information.
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Geography of Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay is nestled right on the northern edge of Lake Tahoe. The land here rises from the lake shore. The lowest points are about 6,229 feet (1,899 meters) above sea level. The highest parts of the community reach over 6,800 feet (2,073 meters) high.
The community sits right next to the border with California. This means you can easily cross into California from Crystal Bay. The total area of Crystal Bay is about 0.78 square miles (2.0 square kilometers). A good portion of this area, about 42%, is water from Lake Tahoe.
Climate in Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay experiences a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has distinct seasons. Summers in Crystal Bay are generally warm or even hot. However, the nights are usually cool, which can be a nice break from the daytime heat.
Winters in Crystal Bay are moderately cold. The nights can get very chilly, often dropping below freezing. This climate brings different types of weather throughout the year, from sunny summer days to snowy winter landscapes.
| Climate data for Incline Village–Crystal Bay, Nevada | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.4 (4.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
44.2 (6.8) |
49.3 (9.6) |
58.1 (14.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
73.2 (22.9) |
73.4 (23.0) |
68.4 (20.2) |
59.7 (15.4) |
49.5 (9.7) |
42.1 (5.6) |
55.3 (12.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.5 (−6.4) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
36.3 (2.4) |
41.0 (5.0) |
47.7 (8.7) |
54.1 (12.3) |
54.0 (12.2) |
47.3 (8.5) |
42.6 (5.9) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
37.4 (3.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.95 (74.93) |
3.19 (81.12) |
2.48 (62.88) |
1.38 (35.00) |
1.80 (45.67) |
1.03 (26.28) |
0.37 (9.49) |
0.60 (15.33) |
0.97 (24.52) |
2.14 (54.37) |
3.22 (81.78) |
2.96 (75.25) |
23.09 (586.62) |
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Population of Crystal Bay
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 337 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Crystal Bay was 337 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in this beautiful lakeside community.
Education in Crystal Bay
Students living in Crystal Bay attend schools that are part of the Washoe County School District. This district provides public education for many communities in Washoe County, Nevada.
