Gerlach, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Washoe County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
53
Population
17/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gerlach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,921 ft (1,195 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6452°N, 119.3613°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Washoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Gerlach has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.1").