Gerlach, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 66.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 7.8 Inches. Gerlach is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 22.7 °F | 43.4 °F | 1.21 in. |
| February | 26.4 °F | 48.8 °F | 0.81 in. |
| March | 31.0 °F | 56.8 °F | 0.78 in. |
| April | 35.2 °F | 63.8 °F | 0.58 in. |
| May | 43.9 °F | 73.7 °F | 0.95 in. |
| June | 51.1 °F | 83.7 °F | 0.61 in. |
| July | 59.1 °F | 93.0 °F | 0.21 in. |
| August | 57.0 °F | 91.6 °F | 0.18 in. |
| September | 48.9 °F | 82.9 °F | 0.29 in. |
| October | 37.0 °F | 68.6 °F | 0.46 in. |
| November | 27.3 °F | 52.7 °F | 0.69 in. |
| December | 22.0 °F | 42.5 °F | 0.98 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 66.8 °F | 7.75 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |