Walker Lake, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 39.5 °F (low) to 70.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 5 Inches. Walker Lake is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep.1 - Sep. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4 °F | 47.8 °F | 0.58 in. |
| February | 26.8 °F | 53.7 °F | 0.46 in. |
| March | 32.1 °F | 60.8 °F | 0.6 in. |
| April | 36.8 °F | 67.4 °F | 0.49 in. |
| May | 45.1 °F | 76.7 °F | 0.66 in. |
| June | 52.6 °F | 87.4 °F | 0.39 in. |
| July | 59.9 °F | 95.9 °F | 0.34 in. |
| August | 57.9 °F | 94.5 °F | 0.18 in. |
| September | 50.0 °F | 85.5 °F | 0.22 in. |
| October | 38.8 °F | 71.3 °F | 0.35 in. |
| November | 28.8 °F | 57.2 °F | 0.35 in. |
| December | 22.2 °F | 46.4 °F | 0.39 in. |
| Annual | 39.5 °F | 70.4 °F | 5.01 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.1 - Sep. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |