Elko

What is the climate like in Elko?

The best time to visit Elko is typically June – September, with trip comfort peaking in July (8.9/10). Elko is warmest in July, when daily highs average 92°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 17°F (-8°C). The wettest month is typically March and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 16 in (402 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – September — comfort peaks in July (8.9/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 92°F (33°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 17°F (-8°C)
• Wettest monthMarch (2.3 in (58 mm))
• Driest monthJuly (0.2 in (4 mm))
• Annual precipitation16 in (402 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromElko Rgnl AP, 2 km away (1888-2026)