Walker River, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada
Walker River is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada. It is 0.5 miles S of Smith Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89430.
Walker River at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- ZIP code
- 89430
- Nearest town
- Smith Valley (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.7942, -119.3669
Weather in Walker River now
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Walker River weather by the hour
Walker River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Walker River.
This week in Walker River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Walker River
What is the weather usually like in Walker River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 6.2 inprecipitation per year · 158 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Walker River: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITH 6 N, NV US (USC00267612), adjusted for the elevation of Walker River.
Walker River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Walker River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Walker River?
Walker River has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 6.2 inches (158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Walker River is May–June and September–October. 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.
Webcams near Walker River
The closest live webcam is Topaz Lake, 11.1 miles SW of Walker River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Walker River.
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Questions about Walker River
Where is Walker River, NV?
Walker River is a historical community (former settlement) in Lyon County, Nevada, 0.5 miles S of Smith Valley.
What county is Walker River in?
Walker River is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Walker River, NV?
The ZIP code for Walker River is 89430.
What is the nearest town to Walker River?
Smith Valley, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Walker River?
Yes. The closest is Topaz Lake, 11.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Walker River?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Walker River?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Walker River?
About 6.2 inches (158 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Walker River?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Walker River?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Walker River have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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