Tonka, NV
Unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada
Tonka is a small unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada. It is 5.2 miles W of Carlin, the nearest town.
Tonka at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Elko County
- Nearest town
- Carlin (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.7172, -116.0092
Weather in Tonka now
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Tonka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tonka.
This week in Tonka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tonka
What is the weather usually like in Tonka?
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 Tonka: 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 Tonka.
Tonka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tonka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Tonka?
Tonka 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 Tonka is May–June and August–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 Tonka
The closest live webcam is Carlin, 0.1 miles N of Tonka.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tonka.
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Questions about Tonka
Where is Tonka, NV?
Tonka is an unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada, 5.2 miles W of Carlin.
What county is Tonka in?
Tonka is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Tonka?
Carlin, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tonka?
Yes. The closest is Carlin, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tonka?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Tonka?
December, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Tonka?
About 10.0 inches (254 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Tonka?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tonka?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tonka have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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