Ely, NV
Nevada · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2018
+7° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1976
-12° from 49° normalAll-Time Records — Ely
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 95°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 11, 1970 |
| 7 | 94°F | August 11, 1898 |
| 8 | 93°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 11, 2003 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 37°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 2 | 37°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 3 | 38°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 38°F | August 11, 1985 |
| 5 | 38°F | August 11, 1953 |
Heat Wave Summary — Ely
threshold: 92°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date161 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Ely
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 28, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 | 13 | 99°F (Aug 1) | 96°F | 51°F |
| 2 | Jul 11, 2005 – Jul 22, 2005 | 12 | 99°F (Jul 16) | 96°F | 52°F |
| 3 | Jul 10, 2020 – Jul 20, 2020 | 11 | 96°F (Jul 11) | 94°F | 49°F |
| 4 | Jul 5, 2024 – Jul 14, 2024 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 11) | 96°F | 49°F |
| 5 | Jul 1, 2007 – Jul 10, 2007 | 10 | 99°F (Jul 5) | 96°F | 48°F |
| 6 | Jul 9, 2003 – Jul 18, 2003 | 10 | 98°F (Jul 10) | 96°F | 50°F |
| 7 | Aug 13, 2020 – Aug 22, 2020 | 10 | 98°F (Aug 17) | 94°F | 49°F |
| 8 | Jul 31, 1986 – Aug 9, 1986 | 10 | 96°F (Aug 5) | 94°F | 47°F |
| 9 | Jul 12, 1998 – Jul 20, 1998 | 9 | 101°F (Jul 18) | 96°F | 50°F |
| 10 | Jul 7, 2002 – Jul 15, 2002 | 9 | 101°F (Jul 12) | 97°F | 53°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
2nd-warmest month on record
2nd-warmest July of 103 on record
+3.9° vs. 68.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
9 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 6–14, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 21 days, set in 2003.
Average July Temperature by Year
1894–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1908 | 72.8°F |
| 2 | 2026 | 72.6°F |
| 3 | 2022 | 72.2°F |
| 4 | 2021 | 72.2°F |
| 5 | 2018 | 72.1°F |
| 6 | 2017 | 71.8°F |
| 7 | 2003 | 71.6°F |
| 8 | 1909 | 71.6°F |
| 9 | 2013 | 71.4°F |
| 10 | 2014 | 71.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1908 | 72.8°F |
| 2 | July 2026 | 72.6°F |
| 3 | July 2022 | 72.2°F |
| 4 | July 2021 | 72.2°F |
| 5 | July 2018 | 72.1°F |
| 6 | July 2017 | 71.8°F |
| 7 | July 2003 | 71.6°F |
| 8 | July 1909 | 71.6°F |
| 9 | July 2013 | 71.4°F |
| 10 | July 2014 | 71.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ely, NV | 72.6°F | 2nd of 103 |
| Eureka, NV | 72.8°F | 8th of 50 |
| Elko, NV | 76.9°F | 3rd of 130 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 85.5°F | 3rd of 153 |
| Winnemucca, NV | 75.9°F | 16th of 148 |