Nevada · Lake fishing · Wells

Ruby Mountains Ranger District Office

May–Jun, Sep
best months

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The Ruby Mountains Ranger District Office is a Forest Service facility in Nevada, about 0.7 miles from the town of Wells. It serves as a base for exploring the surrounding area, which includes several lakes and trails within a short drive. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wells show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, while July climbs to about 88°F and winter highs sit in the mid-30s. Nearby options include Trout Creek and the East Humboldt Highline hikes, both about 7 miles away, and Angel Creek Campground and Angel Lake, roughly 7 to 8 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Ruby Mountains Ranger District Office

    Best months: May–June and September. 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

      36° / 12°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 17°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 24°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 28°

      6 wet

    5. May

      67° / 35°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 41°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 50°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 48°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 39°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 28°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 20°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 12°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wells, NV, 0.8 mi away at 5,700 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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