Imlay, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.9 °C (low) to 19.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 207.5 Millimeters. Imlay is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.1 °C | 6 °C | 25.65 mm |
| February | -4.9 °C | 9.3 °C | 20.32 mm |
| March | -2.2 °C | 13.8 °C | 20.83 mm |
| April | 0.6 °C | 17.2 °C | 24.64 mm |
| May | 4.9 °C | 22.3 °C | 28.19 mm |
| June | 9.3 °C | 28 °C | 13.21 mm |
| July | 13.7 °C | 34.1 °C | 5.33 mm |
| August | 11.9 °C | 33.2 °C | 4.32 mm |
| September | 7.1 °C | 27.9 °C | 7.37 mm |
| October | 0.7 °C | 20.2 °C | 14.99 mm |
| November | -4.2 °C | 11.9 °C | 17.02 mm |
| December | -7.6 °C | 5.6 °C | 25.65 mm |
| Annual | 1.9 °C | 19.1 °C | 207.52 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |