Ely, NV All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Ely (89301), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 100.9°F (38°C) | July 18, 1998 and July 12, 2002 |
| Record Low | -29.9°F (-34°C) | February 6, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 1°F (-17°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Highest Low | 71.9°F (22°C) | July 30, 1906 |
| Highest Mean | 83.5°F (29°C) | July 30, 1906 |
| Lowest Mean | -14°F (-26°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.52" (64.0 mm) | September 26, 1982 |
| Max in One Month | 5.53" (140.4 mm) | April 1900 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | June 1893 |
| Max in One Year | 17.20" (437.0 mm) | 1897 |
| Least in One Year | 4.23" (107.5 mm) | 1974 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | April 7, 1900 |
| Max in One Month | 45.0" (114.3 cm) | April 1900 |
| Max in One Season | 118.0" (299.6 cm) | 2022-23 |
| Max in One Year | 128.4" (326.2 cm) | 2010 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | September 16, 1977 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | September 16, 1977 |
| Latest Snow | 5.6" (14.2 cm) | June 17, 1939 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 5.6" (14.2 cm) | June 17, 1939 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1893 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | April 1, 1888 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1893 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ELY AP (2 mi from Ely, NV). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Ely, NV?
The all-time record high in Ely, NV is 100.9°F (38°C), set on July 18, 1998 and July 12, 2002.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Ely, NV?
The all-time record low in Ely, NV is -29.9°F (-34°C), set on February 6, 1989.
What is the most rain Ely, NV has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Ely, NV is 2.52 inches, on September 26, 1982.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Ely, NV?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Ely, NV is 16.0 inches, on April 7, 1900.
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