Elko Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Wednesday at 56° · coldest night tonight at 23°
The short of it: Elko weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low -5 °C (23 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:30 local time.
ELKO, Friday. — Folk about town may expect partly cloudy skies today, the mercury reaching near 39° and falling to 23° after dark. That is 3° colder than Elko usually sees in November, when highs average 42°. Winds are light from the ENE, gusting to 3 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 56°, while tonight will be the coldest at 23°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Elko brings highs near 42°, lows of 25° and about 1.6 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 82°, January the coldest at 6°, and May the wettest with 4.4 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and May.
The sun is up 9 h 40 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 988 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 31° | 26° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 31° | 25° | 1 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 30° | 25° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 30° | 24° | 1 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 29° | 23° | 1 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 23° | 1 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 27° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 27° | 21° | 1 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 26° | 21° | 1 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 26° | 20° | 1 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 26° | 20° | 1 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 24° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 34° | 28° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 37° | 30° | 3 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 39° | 32° | 3 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 40° | 34° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 41° | 35° | 2 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 41° | 35° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | 40° | 34° | 2 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 37° | 31° | 1 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 35° | 29° | 2 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 39°, low 23°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:07 AM, down 4:47 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Saturday (Nov 14): clear sky, high 41°, low 26°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:09 AM, down 4:46 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Sunday (Nov 15): mostly clear, high 47°, low 27°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 7:10 AM, down 4:45 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Monday (Nov 16): mostly clear, high 50°, low 32°, dry, gusts to 16 mph. Sun up 7:11 AM, down 4:44 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 54°, low 39°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 4:43 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 18): overcast, high 56°, low 40°, 0.01 in. of rain, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 7:14 AM, down 4:42 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 19): overcast, high 52°, low 38°, 0.02 in. of rain, gusts to 21 mph. Sun up 7:15 AM, down 4:41 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 23°39° | dry | 7 mph | 9 h 40 min | |
| Saturday | 26°41° | dry | 7 mph | 9 h 37 min | |
| Sunday | 27°47° | dry | 11 mph | 9 h 35 min | |
| Monday | 32°50° | dry | 16 mph | 9 h 33 min | |
| Tuesday | 39°54° | dry | 19 mph | 9 h 30 min | |
| Wednesday | 40°56° | 0.01 in. | 19 mph | 9 h 28 min | |
| Thursday | 38°52° | 0.02 in. | 21 mph | 9 h 26 min |
Warmest: Wednesday at 56°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 21 mph.