Weather on February 27 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 27th in Great Basin National Park (via Ely, NV) typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 45°F and lows near 18°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 27th was in 2026 (45°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (8°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 34% of recorded February 27th dates, with snow falling 29% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.3"). The last decade has been 5.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 27th 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 | 61°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 60°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 39°F | 16°F | 0.13" | 1.1" |
| 2023 | 31°F | 25°F | 0.23" | 2" |
| 2022 | 47°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 30°F | 8°F | 0.25" | 0.1" |
| 2020 | 57°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 49°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 38°F | 18°F | 0.1" | 0.8" |
| 2017 | 34°F | 3°F | 0.3" | 0.8" |
| 2016 | 57°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 43°F | 15°F | 0.1" | 0.9" |
| 2014 | 45°F | 27°F | 0.64" | 2" |
| 2013 | 38°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 40°F | 22°F | 0.1" | 0.8" |
| 2011 | 35°F | -8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 36°F | 25°F | 0.03" | 0.6" |
| 2009 | 40°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 57°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 36°F | 12°F | 0.28" | 2" |
| 2006 | 53°F | 36°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2005 | 49°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 32°F | 23°F | 0.56" | 2.2" |
| 2003 | 36°F | 7°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 48°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 38°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 42°F | 29°F | 0.13" | 0.1" |
| 1999 | 54°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 33°F | 5°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 30°F | 1°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1996 | 24°F | -8°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 56°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 44°F | 27°F | 0.33" | 1" |
| 1993 | 29°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 62°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 56°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 49°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 46°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 56°F | 25°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1987 | 35°F | -2°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 62°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 39°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 50°F | 11°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 39°F | 32°F | 1.04" | 2.3" |
| 1982 | 54°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 44°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 62°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 45°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 44°F | 24°F | 0.1" | 0.4" |
| 1977 | 44°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 59°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 54°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 53°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 46°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 63°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 28°F | 0°F | 0.03" | 0.1" |