Easy Chair Crater

Crater Volcanic crater formation in Nevada desert

A volcanic crater in Nevada that interests geology enthusiasts, backcountry hikers and off‑roaders exploring remote volcanic terrain.

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Easy Chair Crater
38.4419, -116.0351

How to Get to Easy Chair Crater #

Easy Chair Crater is in Nevada’s high desert; access generally requires driving remote county or BLM roads off state highways. Visitors should plan for long distances between services and check land-management status before traveling.

Tips for Visiting Easy Chair Crater #

  • The crater's remote desert location can mean extreme daytime heat and cold nights-visit with proper supplies and communication.
  • Satellite imagery and topographical maps help find approach routes-features in Nevada's desert can be deceptively similar.
  • Respect any posted land-management rules; some craters are on federal land with restricted access.

Best Time to Visit Easy Chair Crater #

High desert features in Nevada are most comfortable in spring and fall; summer heat can be extreme and winter nights bitterly cold.

Spring/Fall
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 50-80°F (10-27°C)
Moderate daytime temperatures make exploration safer and more pleasant.
Winter (daytime)
Dec-Feb · 30-50°F (-1-10°C)
Cold nights but clear skies and crisp air during daylight hours.

Weather & Climate near Easy Chair Crater #

Climate

Easy Chair Crater's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-11°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 12°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 17°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 28°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
28°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
11° 33°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
11° 32°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6° 13°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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