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Gerlach, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Washoe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
53
Population
17/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
1,012
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,012 violent crimes/100K (166% above avg)
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. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Gerlach has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.3").