Oasis, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oasis, Nevada
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 Oasis, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,870 ft (1,790 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4 |
| • Density | 4.48/sq mi (1.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89835
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-52200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 845590 |
Oasis is a very small community in Elko County, Nevada, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an official city or town.
Oasis is located in eastern Elko County. You can find it where State Route 233 meets Interstate 80. It's about 31 miles (50 km) northwest of the Utah border. It's also about 77 miles (124 km) east of the city of Elko.
In 2008, about 34 people lived in Oasis. By 2020, the population was only four people.
About Oasis
Oasis is a community in a high desert area. It sits in the Goshute Valley. This valley is located between two mountain ranges: the Pequop Mountains and the Toano Range. The community is about 5,870 feet (1,790 meters) above sea level.
The name "Oasis" comes from the Oasis Ranch. E. C. Hardy owned this ranch in the late 1880s.
Oasis is also part of the larger Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Elko and its nearby communities.
Population Count
The number of people living in Oasis has changed over time.
- In 2020, the population was 4 people.
Weather in Oasis
Oasis has a climate typical of a high desert. This means it has hot summers and cold winters.
Temperatures
In summer, especially July, the average high temperature can reach about 89°F (31.7°C). The highest temperature ever recorded was 104°F (40°C) in July.
Winter months, like January, are much colder. The average low temperature can drop to about 9°F (-12.8°C). The coldest temperature ever recorded was -38°F (-38.9°C) in December.
Rain and Snow
Oasis gets some rain throughout the year. May is usually the wettest month, with about 1.41 inches (3.6 cm) of rain. July is typically the driest month.
Snowfall is common in winter. January usually sees the most snow, with about 6.6 inches (16.8 cm). Snow is rare from June to September.
