Ely, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 28.2 °F (low) to 61 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.8 Inches. Ely is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 11 - Jun. 20 through the first frost around Sep.1 - Sep. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9 °F | 40.2 °F | 1.02 in. |
| February | 14.5 °F | 42.0 °F | 0.96 in. |
| March | 21.1 °F | 49.7 °F | 1.16 in. |
| April | 26.5 °F | 56.3 °F | 1.2 in. |
| May | 32.5 °F | 66.1 °F | 1.13 in. |
| June | 40.8 °F | 77.7 °F | 0.63 in. |
| July | 48.5 °F | 86.5 °F | 0.7 in. |
| August | 47.2 °F | 85.2 °F | 0.74 in. |
| September | 38.4 °F | 76.0 °F | 0.86 in. |
| October | 27.5 °F | 62.9 °F | 0.98 in. |
| November | 18.8 °F | 49.5 °F | 0.62 in. |
| December | 11.2 °F | 39.5 °F | 0.82 in. |
| Annual | 28.2 °F | 61 °F | 10.82 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.1 - Sep. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 11 - Jun. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |