Elko Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Elko, Nevada. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in Elko?

In Elko, May has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Elko gets 1.2 inches of precipitation in May.

However, January is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 30.3% of days in January will have at least some rain or snow.

What's the Driest Month in Elko?

In Elko, August has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Elko gets 0.33 inches of precipitation in August.

August is also the month where rain is least common. 10.0% of days in August will have measurable rain.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	1.19 in	30.3
February	0.88 in	29.3
March	0.96 in	27.1
April	1.04 in	30.1
May	1.22 in	27.6
June	0.57 in	14.3
July	0.36 in	10.3
August	0.33 in	10.0
September	0.59 in	13.0
October	0.74 in	16.3
November	0.88 in	21.8
December	1.19 in	29.4
Year	9.96 in	21.6

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
1888–2024	Elko Regional Airport	location