Elko, United States experiences average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 2.3°C (4.1°F) across the available records.
Elko, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Elko, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.5/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 16°C / 5°C
Feels Like 13°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 31 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 52%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point -1°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 17 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low20°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
-8°C
January
Avg High0°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
1days
July
Avg High33°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
June (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:12
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 20:18
Live conditions—
Elko on the map · live conditions
Elko, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Elko
- Population
- 20.3K
- Elevation
- 1,544 m
- Coordinates
- 40.83°, -115.76°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 2 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 1°C
Avg Low -7°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -8°C . Feb: 2°C / -6°C . Mar: 7°C / -3°C . Apr: 14°C / 2°C . May: 20°C / 7°C . Jun: 28°C / 14°C . Jul: 33°C / 20°C . Aug: 31°C / 18°C . Sep: 26°C / 13°C . Oct: 17°C / 5°C . Nov: 9°C / -1°C . Dec: 2°C / -6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 46 mm. Feb: 38 mm. Mar: 55 mm. Apr: 42 mm. May: 42 mm. Jun: 10 mm. Jul: 4 mm. Aug: 11 mm. Sep: 20 mm. Oct: 32 mm. Nov: 29 mm. Dec: 46 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 59%. May: 49%. Jun: 31%. Jul: 21%. Aug: 26%. Sep: 34%. Oct: 49%. Nov: 61%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 14 days. Feb: 11 days. Mar: 12 days. Apr: 5 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 6 days. Dec: 11 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 2.3°C (4.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -10°C | Jan · -8°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 70 mm | Mar · 55 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 18 km/h | Jun · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -8°C | -4°C / -12°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 79% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -6°C | -2°C / -11°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / -3°C | 4°C / -7°C | 11days (55 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.3 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 2°C | 11°C / -2°C | 8days (42 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 7°C | 17°C / 4°C | 9days (42 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 14°C | 25°C / 11°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 33°C / 20°C | 31°C / 17°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 18°C | 29°C / 16°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 12.5h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 13°C | 23°C / 10°C | 3days (20 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 5°C | 14°C / 2°C | 5days (32 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 49% Moderate | 4.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 9°C / -1°C | 5°C / -5°C | 6days (29 mm) Good | 7.9h Good | 61% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -6°C | -1°C / -11°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Elko are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Elko, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Elko is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Elko is January, with average overnight lows of -8°C (18°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Elko is March, averaging 55mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Elko receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Elko.
The least favorable months to visit Elko are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Elko is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Elko is 52%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Elko receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 16 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 17 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Elko are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Elko averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 43%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Elko is -1°C (30°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Elko has a Hot-Summer Continental (dry) climate, classified as Dsa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Elko ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Elko. It earns a climate score of 9.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Elko, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 3 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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