Nevada · Lake fishing · Gerlach

Dry Lake

May–Oct
best months

Dry Lake is a 71-acre lake near Gerlach, Nevada, at about 5,517 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

  • Nearby · Alkali Lake · Green Springs Boating Site · Mosquito Lake
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Dry Lake

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 22°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 20°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 23°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 27°

      12 wet

    5. May

      58° / 34°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 41°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 48°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 47°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 32°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 25°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 20°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Denio 52 Wsw, NV, 12.8 mi away at 6,500 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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