Easy Chair CraterEasy Chair Crater at a Glance
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 21
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - 5° | -7° | 13 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - 8° | -4° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -4° - 12° | 0° | 18 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 17° | 5° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 22° | 12° | 19 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 28° | 18° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 33° | 22° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 32° | 21° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 27° | 17° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 21° | 11° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -6° - 13° | 0° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - 7° | -6° | 12 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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.