Elko, Nevada, United States Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Elko is High, with a 4.6% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Oct. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Elko Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Elko temperature has changed by around +1.3%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Oct. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
122100
-18.03%

cloudyCloudy
7667
-11.8%

rainyRainy
7442
-43.2%

snowySnowy
96
-33.3%

mistyMisty
08
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Elko has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Elko experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-1.3 %


Change in average humidity

+12.7 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+100 %


Heatwave changed by

-10.4 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-7.2 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+3.1 km/h


These indicators show that Elko is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Oct.

Elko Weather Forecast 30 Days (November - December 2025)
Elko, Nevada, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Thu. 6, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon11°/0°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon19km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon11°/2°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon12°/1°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon8km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon14°/3°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon7km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon7km/h
Tue. 11, Nov.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon15°/7°

Humidity Icon39%

Wind Icon7km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon17°/7°

Humidity Icon34%

Wind Icon20km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon33%

Wind Icon33km/h
Fri. 14, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon43%

Wind Icon26km/h
Sat. 15, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon11°/4°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon26km/h
Sun. 16, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon6°/3°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon28km/h
Mon. 17, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 18, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 19, Nov.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/4°

Humidity Icon41%

Wind Icon17km/h
Thu. 20, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon6°/-3°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon15km/h
Fri. 21, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon5°/-3°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 23, Nov.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon5°/-4°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon18km/h
Mon. 24, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-5°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 25, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-6°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 26, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon12km/h
Thu. 27, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-4°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 28, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 29, Nov.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-6°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 30, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-7°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 1, Dec.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-5°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 2, Dec.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon3°/-5°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 3, Dec.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-7°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 4, Dec.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon2°/-6°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 5, Dec.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-7°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 6, Dec.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-7°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 12, Nov.

16.7°C


Low will be onSun. 30, Nov.

-7.1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 5, Dec.

77%


Low will be onThu. 13, Nov.

33%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 13, Nov.

32.8km/h


Low will be onSun. 9, Nov.

6.5km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 15, Nov.

2.4mm


Low will be onSun. 16, Nov.

0.3mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 12, Nov.

4


Low will be onSun. 16, Nov.

1