Walker Lake, NV weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Walker Lake now

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Walker Lake weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Walker Lake.

This week in Walker Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Walker Lake

What is the weather usually like in Walker Lake?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°42°62°81°101°49°27°Jan54°31°Feb63°36°Mar68°40°Apr78°49°May88°57°Jun96°64°Jul94°62°Aug85°55°Sep72°43°Oct58°33°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar0.3"Apr0.7"May0.3"Jun0.4"Jul0.2"Aug0.1"Sep0.4"Oct0.4"Nov0.2"Dec

Best time to visit Walker Lake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAWTHORNE, NV US (USC00263512), adjusted for the elevation of Walker Lake.

Walker Lake weather month by month

January
49° 27°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
54° 31°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
63° 36°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
68° 40°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
78° 49°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
88° 57°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
96° 64°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
94° 62°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
85° 55°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
72° 43°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
58° 33°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
48° 27°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Walker Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM4:59 PM9 h 49 min
February6:43 AM5:34 PM10 h 50 min
March7:04 AM7:03 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:33 PM13 h 16 min
May5:41 AM8:01 PM14 h 20 min
June5:28 AM8:22 PM14 h 54 min
July5:41 AM8:20 PM14 h 38 min
August6:08 AM7:50 PM13 h 42 min
September6:35 AM7:04 PM12 h 29 min
October7:03 AM6:18 PM11 h 14 min
November6:36 AM4:43 PM10 h 7 min
December7:04 AM4:36 PM9 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Walker Lake?

Walker Lake has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 4.2 inches (106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Walker Lake is April–May and September–October. At 4,131 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Walker Lake

What is the hottest month in Walker Lake?

July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Walker Lake?

December, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Walker Lake?

About 4.2 inches (106 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Walker Lake?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Walker Lake?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Walker Lake have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

What is the weather like in Walker Lake in November?

Highs average 58°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Walker Lake?

Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Walker Lake weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Walker Lake.

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