Captain Johnson Reservoir
- May–Oct
- best months
Captain Johnson Reservoir is a 91-acre reservoir near Gerlach, Nevada, at about 5,597 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
- Nearby · Fortynine Lake · Green Springs Boating Site · Alkali Lake
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Captain Johnson Reservoir
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.
Jan
35° / 22°
12 wet
Feb
35° / 20°
12 wet
Mar
43° / 23°
14 wet
Apr
49° / 27°
12 wet
May
58° / 34°
10 wet
Jun
68° / 41°
7 wet
Jul
79° / 48°
3 wet
Aug
78° / 47°
3 wet
Sep
71° / 42°
4 wet
Oct
57° / 32°
6 wet
Nov
42° / 25°
10 wet
Dec
33° / 20°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Denio 52 Wsw, NV, 17.4 mi away at 6,500 ft. The station sits about 900 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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