NWS Forecast Office Elko, NV

There is an elevated risk of wildfires in Southern White Pine and Eastern Nye Counties from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening due to south to southwest wind gusts near 25 mph and minimum relative humidity values as low as ten percent. The combination of critically dry fuels, very low relative humidity values, and gusty south to southwest winds can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be about five degrees below normal for this time of year. A warming trend is expected Friday through Wednesday. By Wednesday afternoon, high temperatures in Northern and Central Nevada will be around five degrees above seasonal values.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada on Independence Day will be two to four degrees above normal for this time of year.

June 2026 Climate Summary. Northeastern and central Nevada was on average warmer and drier than normal. No snowfall was received at any of our climate sites in June, which was normal. (Averages and departures derived from the 1991-2020 climatological normal data base period.) Elko: June 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 65.5 degrees, which was 2.3 degrees above normal. Elko received 0.33” of rain and 0.0” of snowfall in June, which was below average for rainfall, and normal for snowfall. The averages for rain and snow in June are 0.57” and 0.0” respectively. The period of record for the Elko area began in 1890. Ely: June 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 64.6 degrees, which was 3.3 degrees above normal, making June 2026 tied for the 5th warmest on record. Ely received 0.04” of rain and 0.0” of snowfall in April, which was below average for rainfall, and normal for snowfall. The averages for rain and snow in June are 0.56” and 0.0” respectively. The period of record for the Ely area began in 1893. Eureka: June 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 64.4 degrees, which was 2.7 degrees above normal, making June 2026 the 8th warmest on record. Eureka received 0.02” of rainfall in June, which was below average, making June 2026 the 5th driest on record. The average rainfall for June is 0.63”. The period of record for the Eureka airport began in 1997. Tonopah: June 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 72.1 degrees which was 3.0 degrees above normal, making June 2026 tied for the 9th warmest on record. Tonopah received 0.00” of rainfall in June, which was below average, making June 2026 tied for the 1st driest on record. The average rainfall for June is 0.23”. The period of record for the Tonopah area began in 1954. Winnemucca: June 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 67.7 degrees, which was 2.3 degrees above normal. Winnemucca received 0.49” of rain and 0.0” of snowfall in June, which was below average for rainfall, and normal for snowfall. The averages for rain and snow in June are 0.50” and 0.0” respectively. The period of record for the Winnemucca area began in 1877.