Great Basin National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
NVSouthwest6,800 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMarch - May, September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.
AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)
Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Ely, NV, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 49°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 41°F / Low: 12°F
Jan
41°/ 12°
💧 2.9"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
44°/ 16°
💧 2.8"
❄️ 1.4"
Mar
51°/ 23°
💧 3.3"
❄️ 1.6"
Apr
58°/ 27°
💧 3.4"
❄️ 1.4"
May
68°/ 34°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 1.4"
Jun
81°/ 42°
💧 3.6"
❄️ 0.5"
Jul
89°/ 49°
💧 3.1"
Aug
86°/ 48°
💧 3.8"
Sep
77°/ 39°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 2.0"
Oct
64°/ 29°
💧 4.5"
❄️ 1.7"
Nov
50°/ 19°
💧 3.4"
❄️ 1.6"
Dec
41°/ 12°
💧 2.7"
❄️ 1.7"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Ely, NV. Expect ~24°F cooler at elevation.
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/grba
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