Gabbs, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.6 °C (low) to 20.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 157.2 Millimeters. Gabbs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.2 °C | 7.9 °C | 10.16 mm |
| February | -4.3 °C | 10.2 °C | 13.21 mm |
| March | -1.6 °C | 14.9 °C | 15.49 mm |
| April | 1.1 °C | 18.1 °C | 16.76 mm |
| May | 5.3 °C | 23.4 °C | 21.34 mm |
| June | 9.6 °C | 29.4 °C | 12.7 mm |
| July | 13.8 °C | 34.4 °C | 11.43 mm |
| August | 12.7 °C | 33.6 °C | 5.08 mm |
| September | 8.3 °C | 28.7 °C | 8.38 mm |
| October | 2.3 °C | 21.6 °C | 14.48 mm |
| November | -3.1 °C | 13.5 °C | 12.7 mm |
| December | -6.8 °C | 7.4 °C | 15.49 mm |
| Annual | 2.6 °C | 20.3 °C | 157.22 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |