Elko, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 29.7 °F (low) to 62.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.5 Inches. Elko is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.3 °F | 37.3 °F | 0.83 in. |
| February | 17.3 °F | 42.1 °F | 0.81 in. |
| March | 24.4 °F | 52.2 °F | 0.92 in. |
| April | 29.0 °F | 58.9 °F | 1.2 in. |
| May | 36.1 °F | 69.2 °F | 1.24 in. |
| June | 42.7 °F | 80.6 °F | 0.65 in. |
| July | 49.1 °F | 91.0 °F | 0.39 in. |
| August | 46.8 °F | 89.4 °F | 0.27 in. |
| September | 37.6 °F | 79.4 °F | 0.59 in. |
| October | 27.1 °F | 65.4 °F | 0.73 in. |
| November | 19.8 °F | 49.6 °F | 0.82 in. |
| December | 13.6 °F | 38.4 °F | 1.04 in. |
| Annual | 29.7 °F | 62.8 °F | 9.49 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |