Elgin, NV
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nevada
Elgin is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nevada. It is 20.4 miles N of Caliente, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89008.
Elgin at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 89008
- Nearest town
- Caliente (20.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 37.3519, -114.5350
Weather in Elgin now
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Elgin weather by the hour
Elgin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elgin.
This week in Elgin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elgin
What is the weather usually like in Elgin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 100°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 11.6 inprecipitation per year · 296 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elgin: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELGIN, NV US (USC00262557), adjusted for the elevation of Elgin.
Elgin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elgin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:29 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Elgin?
Elgin has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 11.6 inches (296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Elgin is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Elgin
The closest live webcam is Caliente, 21.0 miles N of Elgin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elgin.
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Questions about Elgin
Where is Elgin, NV?
Elgin is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nevada, 20.4 miles N of Caliente.
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Lincoln County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, NV?
The ZIP code for Elgin is 89008.
What is the nearest town to Elgin?
Caliente, 20.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elgin?
Yes. The closest is Caliente, 21.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elgin?
July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Elgin?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Elgin?
About 11.6 inches (296 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Elgin?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elgin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elgin have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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