Elko, NV
Nevada · Records since 1890–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1940
+12° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1919
-18° from 50° normalAll-Time Records — Elko
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 103°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 1898 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 11, 1904 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1970 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 2024 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 32°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 2 | 34°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 3 | 35°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 4 | 35°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 5 | 35°F | August 11, 1901 |
Heat Wave Summary — Elko
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date169 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1890–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Elko
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 25, 1892 – Aug 9, 1892 | 16 | 105°F (Aug 1) | 100°F | 44°F |
| 2 | Jul 3, 1917 – Jul 16, 1917 | 14 | 105°F (Jul 16) | 102°F | 48°F |
| 3 | Aug 16, 1919 – Aug 28, 1919 | 13 | 101°F (Aug 22) | 99°F | 47°F |
| 4 | Jul 17, 1931 – Jul 28, 1931 | 12 | 104°F (Jul 20) | 101°F | 58°F |
| 5 | Jul 24, 1898 – Aug 4, 1898 | 12 | 103°F (Jul 25) | 100°F | 40°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 1978 – Aug 8, 1978 | 11 | 107°F (Aug 4) | 103°F | 57°F |
| 7 | Jul 8, 1919 – Jul 18, 1919 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 8) | 100°F | 51°F |
| 8 | Jul 6, 2021 – Jul 15, 2021 | 10 | 104°F (Jul 12) | 101°F | 58°F |
| 9 | Jul 14, 2003 – Jul 23, 2003 | 10 | 103°F (Jul 22) | 99°F | 58°F |
| 10 | Jul 2, 1985 – Jul 10, 1985 | 9 | 104°F (Jul 3) | 101°F | 58°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
3rd-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest July of 130 on record
+5.9° vs. 71.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
11 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 3–13, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1919.
Average July Temperature by Year
1890–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 77.2°F |
| 2 | 2021 | 77.2°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 76.9°F |
| 4 | 2013 | 76.8°F |
| 5 | 2022 | 76.4°F |
| 6 | 2017 | 75.9°F |
| 7 | 1985 | 75.9°F |
| 8 | 2014 | 75.8°F |
| 9 | 2007 | 75.8°F |
| 10 | 1968 | 75.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2018 | 77.2°F |
| 2 | July 2021 | 77.2°F |
| 3 | July 2026 | 76.9°F |
| 4 | July 2013 | 76.8°F |
| 5 | July 2022 | 76.4°F |
| 6 | July 2017 | 75.9°F |
| 7 | July 1985 | 75.9°F |
| 8 | July 2014 | 75.8°F |
| 9 | July 2007 | 75.8°F |
| 10 | July 1968 | 75.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Elko, NV | 76.9°F | 3rd of 130 |
| Eureka, NV | 72.8°F | 8th of 50 |
| Jerome, ID | 77.7°F | 5th of 103 |
| Burley, ID | 75.3°F | 2nd of 107 |
| Winnemucca, NV | 75.9°F | 16th of 148 |