Elko in December
3.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-9°CAvg low
9Rainy days (40 mm)
9:05 hDaylight
07:07Sunrise · 16:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -9°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -9°C | 40 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | 4°C | -7°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 9°C | -4°C | 43 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 14°C | 0°C | 52 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 20°C | 5°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 26°C | 10°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 32°C | 15°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 31°C | 14°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 26°C | 9°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 18°C | 2°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 8°C | -4°C | 33 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 1°C | -9°C | 40 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Elko in December?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -9°C.
When is the best time to visit Elko?
The best months are September, June, August, July.