Excelsior, NV
Historical community (former settlement) in Elko County, Nevada
Excelsior is a historical community (former settlement) in Elko County, Nevada. It is 14.0 miles NE of Mountain City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89831.
Excelsior at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Elko County
- ZIP code
- 89831
- Nearest town
- Mountain City (14.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.7044, -116.1681
Weather in Excelsior now
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Excelsior weather by the hour
Excelsior weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Excelsior.
This week in Excelsior
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Excelsior
What is the weather usually like in Excelsior?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 12.8 inprecipitation per year · 326 mm
- 117.0 insnowfall per year · 297 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Excelsior: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILD HORSE RSVR, NV US (USC00269072), adjusted for the elevation of Excelsior.
Excelsior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Excelsior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Excelsior?
Excelsior has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 12.8 inches (326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 117 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Excelsior is June to September. 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 Excelsior
The closest live webcam is Owyhee, 19.7 miles N of Excelsior.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Excelsior.
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Questions about Excelsior
Where is Excelsior, NV?
Excelsior is a historical community (former settlement) in Elko County, Nevada, 14.0 miles NE of Mountain City.
What county is Excelsior in?
Excelsior is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Excelsior, NV?
The ZIP code for Excelsior is 89831.
What is the nearest town to Excelsior?
Mountain City, 14.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Excelsior?
Yes. The closest is Owyhee, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Excelsior?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Excelsior?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Excelsior?
About 12.8 inches (326 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Excelsior?
Yes, about 117 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Excelsior have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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