Elko, NV weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Elko weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elko.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elko
What is the weather usually like in Elko?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 15°F average low
- 10.0 inprecipitation per year · 254 mm
- 41.2 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elko: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKO RGNL AP, NV US (USW00024121), adjusted for the elevation of Elko.
Elko weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elko through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Elko?
Elko has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 10.0 inches (254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elko is May–June and August–September. At 5,066 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Elko
What is the hottest month in Elko?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Elko?
December, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Elko?
About 10.0 inches (254 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elko?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elko?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elko have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Elko in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 22°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Elko?
Around 6:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Elko weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Elko.
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