Weather on February 16 at Great Basin
Great Basin National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Ely, NV
Elevation Note: Great Basin sits at 6,800 ft. Expect temperatures 24°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Ely, NV at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 16th in Great Basin National Park (via Ely, NV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 17°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 16th was in 1996 (45°F average), while the coldest was 2023 (8°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded February 16th dates, with snow falling 27% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.6"). The last decade has been 2.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 16th in Great Basin? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50°F | 31°F | 0.46" | 1.4" |
| 2025 | 51°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 46°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 29°F | -14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 34°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 34°F | 19°F | 0.15" | 1.1" |
| 2020 | 48°F | 25°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2019 | 28°F | 2°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2018 | 49°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 51°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 43°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 49°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 52°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 54°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 34°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 44°F | 4°F | 0.91" | 4.6" |
| 2010 | 45°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 37°F | 23°F | 0.03" | 0.8" |
| 2008 | 43°F | 4°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 48°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 30°F | -3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 32°F | 24°F | 0.33" | 1.7" |
| 2004 | 43°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 48°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 50°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 37°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 37°F | 30°F | 0.53" | 0.3" |
| 1999 | 44°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 33°F | -3°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 54°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 63°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 48°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 47°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 41°F | -5°F | 0.08" | 0.6" |
| 1992 | 38°F | 7°F | 0.08" | 0.1" |
| 1991 | 46°F | 26°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1990 | 29°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 45°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 31°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 37°F | 20°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 1986 | 49°F | 35°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1985 | 55°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 37°F | 22°F | 0.3" | 2" |
| 1983 | 45°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 54°F | 26°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1981 | 59°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 43°F | 29°F | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 1979 | 44°F | 16°F | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 1978 | 35°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 66°F | 13°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 34°F | 8°F | 0.23" | 1.2" |
| 1975 | 27°F | 17°F | 0.71" | 2.8" |
| 1974 | 50°F | 25°F | 0.25" | 1.4" |
| 1973 | 34°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 51°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 48°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |