Elko, Nevada, United States Climate Change Severity

43
High
The current climate change severity in Elko is High, with a 22.3% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (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 +5.02%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
9081
-10%

cloudyCloudy
6254
-12.9%

rainyRainy
6339
-38.09%

snowySnowy
96
-33.3%

mistyMisty
02
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 43 (within the High severity category). While the score remains High, certain factors have improved over time. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

43/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Elko experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.5 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-12.3 %


Change in average humidity

+6.5 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+100 %


Heatwave changed by

-6.8 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-5.2 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+3.2 km/h


These indicators show improvement in key parametes of climate, but Elko remains in the High severity category. Continuous focus on climate resilience is necessary to avoid further worsening and ensure sustainability.

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

Elko Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2025)
Elko, Nevada, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Mon. 29, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon24°/9°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon37km/h
Tue. 30, Sep.
thundery outbreaks possibleThundery outbreaks in nearby

Temperature Icon23°/12°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 1, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/8°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon25km/h
Thu. 2, Oct.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon30km/h
Fri. 3, Oct.
heavy rainHeavy rain

Temperature Icon10°/5°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 4, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon41%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 5, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/8°

Humidity Icon34%

Wind Icon15km/h
Mon. 6, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon11°/7°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon21km/h
Tue. 7, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/5°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 8, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon8°/4°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 9, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon45%

Wind Icon15km/h
Fri. 10, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon14°/8°

Humidity Icon36%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 11, Oct.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon11°/7°

Humidity Icon44%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 12, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon9°/5°

Humidity Icon43%

Wind Icon41km/h
Mon. 13, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon38%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 14, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon39%

Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 15, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon18°/6°

Humidity Icon36%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 16, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon18°/6°

Humidity Icon37%

Wind Icon18km/h
Fri. 17, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon41%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sat. 18, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon15°/5°

Humidity Icon44%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 19, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon43%

Wind Icon15km/h
Mon. 20, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon43%

Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 22, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon15°/5°

Humidity Icon48%

Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon18km/h
Fri. 24, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon19km/h
Sat. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon12°/2°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon11°/1°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon18km/h
Mon. 27, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon11°/1°

Humidity Icon45%

Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 28, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon11°/1°

Humidity Icon50%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon11°/1°

Humidity Icon52%

Wind Icon16km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 29, Sep.

24.4°C


Low will be onWed. 29, Oct.

1°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 3, Oct.

75%


Low will be onSun. 5, Oct.

34%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 12, Oct.

41km/h


Low will be onFri. 3, Oct.

13.7km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 3, Oct.

26.3mm


Low will be onSat. 11, Oct.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 5, Oct.

4


Low will be onMon. 6, Oct.

2