Weather & Climate in Walker Lake, NV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Walker Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.5°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	319/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6458°N, 118.7563°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Mineral County County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.2"

89% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,380 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 15, 2020	Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake	M6.5	95 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	80 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	66 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	72 km	11 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	124 km	3 km
Nov 2, 1997	16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada	M5.4	108 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	71 km	3 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	70 km	0 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	66 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2013	39 km N of Dyer, Nevada	M5.1	92 km	8 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	141 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	84 km	-1 km
May 22, 2020	32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada	M5.1	96 km	7 km
May 15, 2020	31 km SE of Mina, Nevada	M5.1	93 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	67 km	7 km
May 20, 2020	38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada	M5.0	101 km	12 km
Jun 30, 2020	29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada	M5.0	89 km	8 km
May 15, 2020	28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada	M4.9	88 km	4 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	118 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	120 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2015	EF1	19 km	1.5 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1997	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1994	EF0	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	61 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1987	EF0	82 km	3.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (76 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	76 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	97 km
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	99 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	115 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TAMARACK (70,171 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	83 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	97 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	72 km
2013	BISON	23,611	71 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	63 km
2017	BRAVO17	21,562	77 km
2020	NUMBERS	18,998	75 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	82 km
1984	INDIAN	16,990	84 km
1999	SANDSPRGS	16,246	81 km
2007	ADRIAN 1	14,564	80 km
2020	MOUNTAIN VIEW	14,416	56 km
2013	SPRING PEAK	13,901	46 km
2012	INDIAN	12,655	77 km
1996	DESERTPEAK	9,320	62 km
2002	SLINKARD	8,906	70 km
2017	SLINKARD	8,814	71 km
1985	COCOON MTS	8,000	67 km
2012	TRE	7,224	64 km
2006	SAWMILL	7,095	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.0 in
March	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
October	49°F (9°C)	0.5 in	Driest
November	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Walker Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and October the driest (0.5").

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