Rye Patch State Recreation Area, NV

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Outdoor scenery at Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Rye Patch State Recreation Area — photo by Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
42°F
High: 62° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Station: MJBN2
Observed at: 3:47 pm CDT on 10/11/26
Wind: 17 mph | Humidity: 55%
This Afternoon:Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Columbus Day:Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 53°F. Low rain risk (6%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (53°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 82/100
Good for boating. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 53°F. Low rain risk (6%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (53°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 77/100
Good for paddling. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (10 mph).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 53°F. Low rain risk (6%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  97 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 53°F. Low rain risk (6%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Rye Patch State Recreation Area

Rye Patch State Recreation Area brings weather-sensitive recreation together through a high-desert reservoir, campground, launches, fishing water, paddling, and remote shoreline roads.

Planning an Outing at Rye Patch State Recreation Area

Use the coolest or calmest part of the day for the main objective and keep a shorter alternative ready.

Weather Tips

  • Check wind, waves, water temperature, launch and marina status, water level, and small-craft conditions.
  • Afternoon gusts can build quickly; use an early launch and leave enough margin to cross open water safely.
  • Review fishing, swimming, algae, ice, and shoreline-access notices that apply to the specific lake unit.
  • Cold water, lightning, smoke, and remote shorelines can remain serious even when the air feels comfortable.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:

  • Lovelock
  • Imlay
  • Humboldt River
  • Humboldt Range
  • Interstate 80
  • Oreana

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Choose the version of the day that fits current heat, wind, visibility, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Rye Patch State Recreation Area

🌤
42°F
High: 62° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Station: MJBN2
Observed at: 3:47 pm CDT on 10/11/26
Wind: 17 mph | Humidity: 55%
Sun ⛅
62° 32°
13%
Mon ⛅
54° 28°
6%
Tue ☀
62° 31°
1%
Wed ☀
68° 35°
0%
Thu ☀
73° 38°
0%
Fri ☀
76° 39°
0%
Sat ☀
76° 41°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

62° Sun 54° Mon 62° Tue 68° Wed 73° Thu 76° Fri 76° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

32° Sun 28° Mon 31° Tue 35° Wed 38° Thu 39° Fri 41° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 90 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 90 Fri 90 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: October 11, 2026 11:30 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Rye Patch State Recreation Area brings cold water, wind, snow or ice, and reduced access. Use ice only where the selected activity is locally established and current conditions are verified.

Spring

Spring combines cold water, snowmelt, variable levels, and strong fronts. Launch and shoreline access can change before recreation facilities fully reopen.

Summer

Summer favors water recreation but also brings heat, afternoon wind, lightning, smoke, and crowded ramps. Early hours usually offer the best small-craft window.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air and fishing conditions, along with colder water, stronger fronts, shorter daylight, and reduced services.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 48–58°F across Nevada’s high-desert basins and valleys.
  • Annual snowfall: generally light to moderate in valleys, with much more in nearby ranges.
  • Warmest months: July is usually warmest, with elevation strongly moderating daytime heat.
  • Coolest months: December and January are generally coolest.
  • Wettest season: Winter is often wettest in western and northern Nevada, while southern and eastern areas may also receive summer monsoon moisture.
  • Driest season: Late spring into early summer is commonly driest before monsoon influence develops.
  • Best outdoor window: Spring and fall for exposed desert activity.