Why visit Winnemucca
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Park Cinemas, French Bridge, Winnemucca Grammar School and Humboldt County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; December lows average 18°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Winnemucca
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winnemucca
Winnemucca is the only incorporated city in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States, of which it is also the county seat, encompassing approximately half of the total population of the county. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 8,431, up 14% from the 2010 census figure of 7,396. Interstate 80 passes through the city, where it meets U.S. Route 95.
From the Wikipedia article Winnemucca, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Park Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
738 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Museums and landmarks19
Winnemucca Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic school
522 Lay Street, Winnemucca
Humboldt County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Nevada, United States
Humboldt River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Humboldt County
W.C. Record House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Nevada, United States
Winnemucca Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Hotel in Nevada, United States of America
Winnemucca Main Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
In Winnemucca, NV, NRHP-listed
Desert Mountain Surveying
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
146 West 2nd Street, Winnemucca
Greinstein Building
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
175 Museum Way, Winnemucca
Richardson-Saunders House
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
175 Museum Way, Winnemucca
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
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Restaurants and cafes43
Martin Hotel
Restaurant · Basque · 0.6 mi
94 West Railroad Street, Winnemucca
The Pig - BBQ & Pub
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1139 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1985 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Ormachea's Dinner House
Restaurant · Basque · 0.9 mi
180 Melarkey Street, Winnemucca
Rolberto's Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
3325 Potato Road, Winnemucca
Sid's Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1195 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Winnemucca Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
139 South Bridge Street, Winnemucca
31 more on the map.
History
The town was named for the 19th-century Chief Winnemucca of the local Northern Paiute tribe, who traditionally lived in this area. Winnemucca, translated, means "the giver." The chief's daughter, Sarah Winnemucca, was an advocate for education and fair treatment of the Paiute and Shoshone tribes in the area. Their family all learned to speak English, and Sarah worked as an interpreter, scout and messenger for the United States Army during the Bannock War of 1878. In 1883, Sarah Winnemucca published the first autobiography written by a Native American woman, based on hundreds of lectures she'd given in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. It has been described as "one of the most enduring ethno-historical books written by an American Indian."
On September 16, 1868, the Central Pacific Railroad reached Winnemucca, and was officially opened on October 1 of that year. It was a stop on the first transcontinental railroad completed the following year.
Basque immigrants worked as sheep-herders starting in the mid-19th century. In honor of this heritage, Winnemucca hosts an annual Basque Festival.
On September 19, 1900, Butch Cassidy's gang robbed the First National Bank of Winnemucca of $32,640.
According to a billboard along State Route 140 (the "Winnemucca to the Sea Highway"), Winnemucca styles itself "The City of Paved Streets".
From the History section of Winnemucca, Nevada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Best Western Plus: Gold Country Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
921 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Fairfield Inn & Suites Winnemucca
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
5830 East Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Park Motel (Closed)
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
740 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Winnemucca Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
741 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
America's Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
635 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Churches and places of worship10
Saint Paul's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
350 Melarkey Street, Winnemucca
First Baptist Church of Winnemucca
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
500 Garrison Street, Winnemucca
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 1.3 mi
175 Museum Way, Winnemucca
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
111 West McArthur Avenue, Winnemucca
United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
138 West Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Christlife Family Ministries
Church · 0.8 mi
49 East Winnemucca Boulevard, Winnemucca
Shopping16
Ridley's Winnemucca Market and Pharmacy
Grocery · 0.9 mi
1125 West 4th Street, Winnemucca
Source Too Machine Inc.
Hardware store · 1.6 mi
3567 Construction Way, Winnemucca
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare12
Golden Valley Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
515 West Haskell Street, Winnemucca
Kevin J. Andrews DDS, MS
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
3300 Traders Way, Winnemucca
Map of Winnemucca
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 19°F | 0.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 23°F | 0.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 27°F | 0.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 32°F | 1.0 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 40°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 56°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 32°F | 0.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 24°F | 0.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 18°F | 1.0 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winnemucca 3Ssw (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Humboldt County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-03-27: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-23: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-02-17: Record And/Or Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Franklin Field (WMC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Grass Valley 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Imlay 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Battle Mountain 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2012-10-14 41 Downtown Winnemucca in Nevada viewed from Winnemucca Mountain, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015-03-10 08 26 18 Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-06-12 12 06 21 View south along Nevada State Route 294 (Haskell Street) at Nevada State Route 787 (Hanson Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 12 00 50 View west from the east end of Nevada State Route 787 (Hanson Street) at Nevada State Route 294 (Grass Valley Road and Haskell Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amtrak - Station - Winnemucca, NV (WNN). - panoramio (1), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Amtrak California Zephyr at Winnemucca NV August 2022, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Amtrak - Station - Winnemucca, NV (WNN). - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- 2014-06-12 12 01 32 View north along Nevada State Route 294 (Grass Valley Road) at the east end of Nevada State Route 787 (Hanson Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 12 16 56 View west along Nevada State Route 787 (Hanson Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2012, Winnemucca, NV Folk Art - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winnemucca Grammar School, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Humboldt County Library in Winnemucca, Mx. Granger, CC0
- 2014-06-12 11 49 00 View north at the northern terminus of Nevada State Route 294 (Haskell Street) at Nevada State Route 794 (East Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2008-07-12 Downtown Winnemucca, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 11 50 52 Signs along westbound Nevada State Route 794 (East Winnemucca Boulevard) at the northern terminus of Nevada State Route 294 (Haskell Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 39 59 View northwest along Melarkey Street at U.S. Route 95 (West Winnemuca Boulevard and Melarkey Street) and Nevada State Route 289 (Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winnemucca Junior High School, Mx. Granger, CC0
- SUN Dance Bar ^ Slots Winnemucca, Nevada - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 11 53 13 Signs along eastbound Nevada State Route 794 (East Winnemucca Boulevard) at the northern terminus of Nevada State Route 294 (Haskell Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 45 44 Catalpa speciosa flowers in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 46 20 Catalpa speciosa flowers in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 45 17 Catalpa speciosa flowers in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 44 12 Catalpa speciosa in flower in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 46 59 Winnemucca Convention Center on Nevada State Route 289 (Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 46 09 Catalpa speciosa flowers in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 11 54 26 View south at the northern terminus of Nevada State Route 294 (Haskell Street) at Nevada State Route 794 (East Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mountain viewed from downtown Winnemucca, Nevada - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 36 03 View north along U.S. Route 95 (West Winnemucca Boulevard) near Melarkey Street and Nevada State Route 289 (Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 00 04 View west along Nevada State Route 794 (East Winnemucca Boulevard) at the Winnemucca Underpass in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015-03-09 22 49 48 View northeast at night at the intersection of Winnemucca Boulevard (Nevada State Route 289 and Interstate 80 Business) and Melarkey Street (U.S. Route 95) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-06-12 10 43 09 Catalpa speciosa in flower along Nevada State Route 289 (Winnemucca Boulevard) near U.S. Route 95 (West Winnemucca Boulevard and Melarkey Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 43 09 Catalpa speciosa in flower along Nevada State Route 289 (Winnemucca Boulevard) near U.S. Route 95 (West Winnemucca Boulevard and Melarkey Street) in Winnemucca, Nevada-cropped, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-06-12 10 38 10 Fresh sidewalk along U.S. Route 95 (West Winnemucca Boulevard) near Melarkey Street and Nevada State Route 289 (Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martin Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office-Winnemucca - Now used as Winnemucca City Hall, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humboldt County Courthouse, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nevada - W.C. Record House - 20211023151851, Semiautonomous, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HUMBOLDT RIVER BRIDGE, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEVADA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winnemucca Hotel (Winnemucca, Nevada), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spice jars at My Sister's Closet, Mx. Granger, CC0
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